A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce

The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income studentsA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hackingThe transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

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• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on regional barbecue
• ·A charity organization delivered 1,000 meals to elderly residents during a winter storm
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A famous musician performed a charity concert for disaster relief
• ·A community garden donated a portion of its harvest to a local animal shelter to feed the animals
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·Dance school holds annual recital with performances by 400 students
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A bank announced a student loan refinancing program with lower interest rates
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 30 minutes
• ·A pet store started offering pet grooming packages that include baths, haircuts, and nail trims