An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade

An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countriesThe government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens

A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutesLocal schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the worldA famous chef partnered with local farms to create a farm-to-table dining experience

Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next weekA hotel chain announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations at all locations

The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityThe community center offered free cooking classes focused on healthy and affordable meals

A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problemsThe city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center

A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this yearScientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries

(责任编辑：Business Bits)

• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·Toy store hosts DIY craft day where kids make their own stuffed animals
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·Volunteers planted 15000 trees in a deforested area as part of a national reforestation project
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resort
• ·The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach internet safety to children
• ·A tech company announced a new software update to improve device security
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazas
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Tennis player withdraws from tournament due to minor knee injury
• ·A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil quality
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Soccer team wins regional championship and advances to national playoffs