A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling

Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a riverThe postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy mealsResearchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environment

A severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residentsA study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone

The government announced tax breaks for families with children to help with childcare costs

A bookstore expanded its children’s section to include more books in different languagesA new community center opened to offer free fitness classes and job training

Doctors identified a new variant of the virus with milder symptomsAn international organization donated medical supplies to countries facing shortages

The government approved funding for a new high-speed internet network in rural areasA tech startup launched a portable device that monitors air quality in real time

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• ·A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skills
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A software company introduced a new project management tool that integrates with popular productivity apps
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal regions caused flash floods that damaged over 100 homes
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its unique take on traditional regional dishes
• ·A restaurant started using compostable packaging for its takeout orders to reduce waste
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·A bakery started selling custom cupcakes with personalized designs for birthdays and events
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits