A major airline announced it would add three new international routes to popular vacation destinations

A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown areaScientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal villageA study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills

The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health productsA museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist

A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·Coffee shop roasts its own beans on-site for freshness
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·Scientists studied the impact of deforestation on wildlife habitats
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The city announced it will install 500 new public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·Volleyball tournament features college teams from across the country
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare access
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier