A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030

The city council voted to increase the minimum wage for workersA research study found that regular exercise improves mental health

A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in international cuisineThe government launched a program to support small businesses affected by the pandemicA new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake

Local firefighters rescued several people from a burning buildingScientists developed a new type of material that is both strong and lightweight

A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year

The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehiclesSoccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs

Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percentIce cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit

Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substancesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

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• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A popular social media platform introduced new privacy features
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Coast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected over 2 tons of trash
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 17% in some people
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises