A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways

Local schools organized a fundraiser to support their school’s art programThe national ballet company performed a new show that sold out in days

A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parksA tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities

Researchers found that walking in forests reduces stress hormones in the bodyA famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief

The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home

Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hoursThe government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks

A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitorsA local bakery started delivering fresh bread to customers’ homes early in the morning

Scientists discovered a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby starThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city

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• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center, reducing waste by 40%
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·The national soccer team played a friendly match against an international team
• ·A tech company donated old laptops to a community center for after school programs
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 30 countries next year
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently
• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and waterproof design
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct real experiments at home
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about wildlife conservation
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 30% of the country’s total energy production