A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internetResearchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA popular fashion brand announced plans to recycle old clothing into new productsDoctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries

The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for workA new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students

The city implemented a new parking system to make finding parking easier downtown

A major food company announced plans to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsA university opened a new research center focused on finding solutions to climate change

A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driverA study showed that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of osteoporosis by 40%

A small business owner started a podcast to share tips for other entrepreneurs in the industryA city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people

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• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines
• ·A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local lakes
• ·A charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·Local police arrested a suspect in a major theft case
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for multiple sclerosis
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site, offering fresh brews within 24 hours of roasting
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding