A tech company donated to an education charity

Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competitionEngineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionLocal police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

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• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injury
• ·Experts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·Toy store hosts craft day for kids to make their own toys
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites
• ·A fashion store launched a swap and save program where customers can trade old clothes for discounts on new items
• ·A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation