A gym started a weight loss challenge with prizes for participants who lose the most weight

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees

A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workersResearchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuateA new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakers

Police arrested four suspects linked to a series of thefts in the city’s business district

The national weather service issued a tornado warning for midwestern statesA city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks

A tech company collaborated with a car manufacturer to develop self driving technologyA farm started a petting zoo to attract families to its property

A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronautA airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system

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• ·Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams, jellies, and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect lung development in young children
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of shoes made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly packages that include beds, bowls, and treats for guests’ pets
• ·A library hosted digital literacy classes for adults learning to use email and online banking
• ·The government provided financial support to small businesses affected by the pandemic
• ·A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication
• ·A scientist published a study showing that urban green spaces lower stress levels in city dwellers
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families