The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights

Scientists 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 cupsEngineers 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 citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic

Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Police recovered over $50000 worth of stolen electronics during a raid on a storage facilityA popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors

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• ·A city added 50 new public benches in downtown parks and along busy sidewalks
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·A coffee shop began selling fair-trade coffee, ensuring farmers receive a living wage
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate solutions
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·International aid groups sent medical supplies and food to a region hit by a severe earthquake
• ·A study showed that online learning can improve access to education for rural students
• ·Researchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children
• ·Study shows that using standing desks reduces back pain in office workers
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings