A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a riverThe postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy mealsResearchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment

A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residentsA study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone

The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesA new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training

Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptomsAn international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages

The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areasA tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time

(责任编辑：刘雅咏)

• ·Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free dental checkups for senior pets during spring month
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A cycling race covering 1,000 kilometers across the country was won by a 25-year-old rider
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle plastic into building materials
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Paramedics use new technology to stabilize heart attack patients faster
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·A study showed that teachers who use interactive whiteboards have more engaged students
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states