A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

A government program helped renters find affordable housingA tech company launched a new tablet

A local theater performed a children’s playA school started a foreign language programA coffee shop added a drive-thru

A wildlife group protected endangered foxesA software company fixed bugs in its program

A city council approved a new park

A charity organized a beach cleanupFirefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts

A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 9% in the past year with more time spent outdoorsA multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies

Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal healthA local community center opened its doors to homeless individuals offering shelter food and job training programs

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• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading event featuring local and national poets
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on relationships
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 55% more efficient than current models