A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $500000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per yearA city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive developmentThe government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays

A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors

A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown areaA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hoursVolunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project

A singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwideLocal schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitat
• ·Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its release
• ·Local government plants 5000 native trees to restore habitat for endangered birds
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $8000 to repair a local playground
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a program to provide free pet care to low-income families
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends