A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on regional cuisine
• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing comets
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by supply chain issues
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands