A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters

A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobsA university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novelsA city council discussed plans to build a new community center

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• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·Study shows that adding garlic to meals lowers blood pressure in adults
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued animals from a flooded area
• ·A tech startup raised $5 million in funding to expand its team and develop new features
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads, attracting health-conscious customers
• ·A local farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at the farmers market during the fall months