A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website

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 type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA 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 roofsA wildfire in a national forest burned 13000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities

A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations

Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customersResearchers studied the effects of social media on relationships among teenagers

A famous singer released a new song that became a hit within hours of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

A local farmers’ market started an online ordering system for home deliveryThe government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

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• ·A government agency updated environmental regulations
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its tracks to allow trains to travel at higher speeds
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·A new report showed that global tourism numbers have returned to pre-pandemic levels this year
• ·A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 25 first-generation college students
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who signed with major record label