A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternativesA study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners

The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofsA wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities

A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home deliveryThe government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

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• ·A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a popular influencer to create a limited-edition clothing line
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in Africa
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $670 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year