An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade

A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown areaScientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal villageA study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills

The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health productsA museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist

A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens
• ·A new art exhibition featured works by emerging artists from around the world
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new equipment
• ·A study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22%
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastics in rooms with eco-friendly alternatives
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship
• ·A high school football coach was named Coach of the Year after leading the team to an undefeated season
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion