The mayor announced a plan to build 5000 affordable housing units in the city

A new study revealed that people who live alone have higher rates of high blood pressureThe city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this yearScientists created a way to recycle old cell phones and extract valuable metals safelyThe school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep

Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depressionThe government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods

A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn new languages in 10 minutes a day

Doctors developed a new inhaler that works faster for children with asthmaA major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year

Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areasA city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

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• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·Newspaper features profile of local business owner who started company from home
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·A tech company donated 100 laptops to a local school district to support remote learning
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·Animal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Researchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescope
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation