A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·Firefighters rescue family from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·A famous singer announced a farewell tour after 30 years in the music industry
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·A study found that watching nature documentaries can reduce stress levels by 30%
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A musician recorded a song with a local choir that was played on a regional radio station
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people
• ·A new movie was praised by critics for its realistic portrayal of a historical event