A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a riverThe postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy mealsResearchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment

A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residentsA study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone

The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesA new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training

Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptomsAn international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages

The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areasA tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after a severe accident
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A major airline added new in-flight snacks and meals made with organic ingredients
• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals
• ·A city installed more traffic lights in busy intersections
• ·The government announced a plan to reduce student loan debt for graduates in public service jobs
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online