A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersScientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filter

The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothingA musician’s new single became the number one song on global music charts

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community

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• ·A bakery introduced a new line of low sugar pastries
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A tech startup raised $140 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·The stock market closed higher after a week of steady growth
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·A famous singer announced a surprise concert to raise money for homeless shelters in major cities
• ·A school started a environmental club to teach students about conservation
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 21 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help improve reading comprehension in struggling readers