The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and catsA tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usageA new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade

A major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system

A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adultsA charity collected donations of school supplies for children in low income families

A research study found that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than exercising indoorsA sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear

A local newspaper won a state award for its feature storiesA bakery started offering catering services for events

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• ·A charity started a literacy program where volunteers read to children in low income neighborhoods
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·Major department stores announced they will offer early holiday discounts starting next month
• ·Weather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend
• ·The country’s trade surplus reached $12 billion in September driven by strong exports of agricultural products
• ·Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal peppermint bark that became a top seller during the holiday season
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A farm started selling its produce online to reach more customers