A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Soccer team wins state championship and advances to national tournament
• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A bakery switched to compostable packaging for all its products to reduce waste
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leader
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current models
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by 15%
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small African country