A local farm offered tours where visitors can learn about organic farming practices

Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for families struggling with food insecurityThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years

A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternativesA study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners

The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communitiesLocal police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence

A major car brand announced it will stop producing gas-powered cars by 2035Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions

A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in AfricaThe country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year

(责任编辑：Business Bits)

• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves brain function
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this year
• ·Hot weather increased attendance at public pools and water parks
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses