The city council approved plans to build a new public park in the downtown area

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionA tornado touched down in a small town destroying several homes and a school

A study showed that group study sessions help students get better gradesThe government announced tax breaks for families who adopt childrenA bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteriaThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter

A fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counselingEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats

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• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for low-income residents
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental health
• ·Local hospitals started offering free flu shots to senior citizens and low-income families
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked team
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s