A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale

The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelersResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired playersA tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity app

The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floodsA local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits

Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states

A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA farm started selling grass-fed beef directly to consumers through its website and farm stand

A museum displayed a collection of famous impressionist paintings on loan from a European museumA gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment

A government program provided first-time homebuyers with down payment assistance up to $15,000A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun

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• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Researchers found that listening to music while studying can improve memory retention
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A clothing store offered a sale on summer clothing to make room for fall inventory
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A city installed new streetlights that use LED bulbs to reduce energy consumption by 50%
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·A bakery used locally sourced fruit to make its pies and tarts
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms