An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer

Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e booksFootball league announces changes to playoff format for next season

Research indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolismCity launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicyclesBook publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

Power company invests in solar energy projects to reduce carbon emissionsSurvey shows that consumer confidence has increased this quarter

Theater group puts on production of classic play with modern adaptation

Veterinarians report rise in cases of pet obesity in urban areasA study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica

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• ·A local coffee shop announced it would be switching to compostable cups and utensils to reduce its environmental impact.
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be warmer than usual
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·A fire broke out in a historic building in the city center, causing extensive damage to its interior.
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehicles
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing for the resumption of outdoor sports events
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents