The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancersThe postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours

Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service projectA singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide

Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

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• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·The city council voted to improve public transportation by adding more bus routes
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·A large bookstore chain opened a new branch in the shopping district
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas