A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music criticsA construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%

A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormonesA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved productsA city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility

A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materialsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hiresInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of ant in the rainforests of Brazil
• ·A bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents
• ·A city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new community center
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·Music festival sells out all tickets within 24 hours of release
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·Astronomers discovered a new moon orbiting a gas giant in the outer solar system
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·University offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering
• ·A tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes