The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.5 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsStudy reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent

Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruitsSheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season

Theater hosts special screening of classic film with live orchestra accompanimentResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

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• ·A startup created a portable solar charger that can power a laptop for 12 hours using only sunlight
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·A study found drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve athletic performance
• ·A charity raised $1.5 million to build wells in villages without clean water
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the seasonal flu
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions
• ·The government released a report showing a 15% reduction in air pollution in major cities
• ·A new survey found 80% of employees value work-life balance over high salaries