A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic waste
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·A famous clothing brand announced it will use only eco-friendly materials in production
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods