The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade

A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient modelsThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss

A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projectsResearchers found that spending time in forests lowers blood pressure in adultsA famous singer performed a surprise concert for nurses and doctors at a city hospital

The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchersLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy

Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain

A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that produces 50 percent more energyDoctors created a new surgical procedure that allows patients to recover from knee surgery faster

The local museum hosted a "night at the museum" event with special tours and activitiesA new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents

The national park service announced plans to build new campgrounds in a popular national parkA major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens

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• ·A bakery introduced a new line of artisanal breads made with ancient grains
• ·The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schools
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry event
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after 12 days of firefighting
• ·The government passed a law that requires companies to clearly label all ingredients in products
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide