A tech company donated to an education charity

Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competitionEngineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionLocal police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

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• ·The government announced a $400 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decade
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2000 years
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane season