A local school district decided to adopt a four-day school week to reduce costs and improve student attendance.

A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customersResearchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly

The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albumsDoctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early

The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about scienceA new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts

The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysA hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely

A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitorsA fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills

A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areasResearchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety

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• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who switched to regenerative agriculture
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs
• ·Farmers are switching to organic farming methods to meet consumer demand
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour starting in the fall
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households