A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A major clothing brand announced it will expand its size range to include plus sizes
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances
• ·A new study showed that air pollution from traffic affects lung health in cyclists
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup, defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1.
• ·A local art gallery opened a new exhibition featuring works by female artists from around the world
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Saturn’s rings
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation