A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisoriesResearchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months

The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA local school district introduced new mental health support programs for students and teachers

A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adultsThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

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• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing for pediatric care
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·Park officials close certain trails to protect nesting wildlife
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development
• ·Doctors urged parents to ensure their children get all recommended vaccinations on time
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t.