The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries

A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean waterScientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic wasteThe national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teamsA tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts

The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banksA zoo opened a new exhibit featuring animals from the Amazon rainforest

Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas

Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime sceneA major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.

Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.

The national space agency successfully launched a new satellite to monitor climate change and track natural disasters.A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.

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• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Local bookstores reported increased sales of self-help books during the start of the new year
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters stranded in stormy waters
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park
• ·Experts warned that prolonged drought could lead to water shortages in several western states
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A software company introduced a new project management tool that integrates with popular productivity apps