A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs

A city installed public Wi-Fi in parksResearchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription serviceA farm started selling grass-fed beefA museum displayed famous paintings on loan from another museum

A gym added new weight training equipmentA government program helped first-time homebuyers

A tech company released a language-learning app

A local theater hosted a comedy nightA major hotel chain announced a zero-waste policy cutting landfill waste by 90%

A study found pet time lowers adult stress hormones and improves moodA local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats

A tech startup released software to help businesses manage remote teams efficientlyThe national basketball team lost its international tournament semi-final ending its championship bid

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• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship for the first time
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and old electronics
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation, adding 5 new bus routes and extending service hours
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to use public transport instead of cars
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale