Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and wildlife watching
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·The school board voted to increase the number of art and music classes in elementary schools
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·A team of veterinarians launched a mobile clinic to provide pet care services to rural communities
• ·A tech company donated software to non-profit organizations
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other rooms
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters
• ·Researchers found that reading physical books improves retention better than e-books