The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center

A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloatingA city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks

An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissionsScientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularlyThe government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prizeA local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups

Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet ownersThe government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

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• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern states
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event
• ·A city added more bike racks
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A farmers market hosted a fall festival with pumpkin carving and hayrides
• ·The stock market dropped 0.7% after news of a slowdown in the global economy
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A medical journal published a study linking adequate sleep to a stronger immune system
• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can improve brain function in older adults
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·A new study revealed that exposure to natural light during the day improves sleep at night