A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods

A software company released a new project management app that is compatible with both desktop and mobile devicesA community organized a "cultural festival" that featured music, dance, and food from around the world

A grocery store started selling "ugly produce" at a discount to reduce food wasteA school district hired a new guidance counselor to provide support to students’ mental health and academic goalsA photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials

A hotel added a "rooftop bar" with panoramic views of the city to attract evening guestsA musician went on a solo tour across small towns to support local music venues

A construction company finished building a new bridge that connects two neighborhoods and reduces travel time

A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectivesA major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data

A global climate change summit concluded with 100 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income

A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller

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• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·A major bookstore announced plans to host author events throughout the year
• ·A local farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable farming practices
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Theater hosts special screening of classic movie with live music
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·The city council approved a $200 million project to upgrade public parks and build new recreational facilities for residents.