Local schools implemented new safety measures to protect students and staff

The school district provided free breakfast for all students in primary schoolsScientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds

The city council banned the use of plastic bags in all retail storesA popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV showsResearchers found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of diabetes

The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in rural areasA tech startup created a new device to monitor air quality in homes

Doctors developed a new surgical technique that shortens recovery time

The local museum held a children's day event with interactive activitiesResearchers found that air pollution from traffic increases the risk of respiratory illnesses in children

The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areasA famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature

A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioidsA retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity

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• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping for all orders during a special sale
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Study reveals that reusable water bottles cut plastic waste by 90 percent
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the western district
• ·A study found nuts reduce cholesterol
• ·A new zoo exhibit featuring endangered species opened today
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers