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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• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Local high school announces plans to build outdoor learning space for science classes
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for owners of reptiles and birds
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of accessories
• ·A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel
• ·Juice bar adds seasonal menu items made with locally grown berries and fruits
• ·A major airline added new flight routes to several European cities
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·A farm stand began accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible to low-income shoppers