Study shows that gardening increases physical activity in older adults

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikesAn airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families

A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectivenessThe government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwestA toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at home

A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional music and dance from Latin AmericaResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of asthma in children

The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literatureA hot air balloon made an emergency landing in a park with all passengers escaping unharmed

A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the dayThe postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries

Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation projectA famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe

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• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills for customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·The national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·Community center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A farm started a educational program for school groups to learn about farming
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening