The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·A major airline offered special deals for travelers booking trips in advance
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novels
• ·Major airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub
• ·Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new sports equipment
• ·A major airline added new in-flight movies and TV shows to keep passengers entertained
• ·A local bookstore hosted a poetry reading event
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·The fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown