The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resourcesA tech startup received a large investment to develop new software

The national library added 10000 new books to its collectionA sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championshipResearchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition

Local businesses reported higher sales during the holiday seasonThe government introduced new laws to protect the environment

A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June

A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestionA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

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• ·The education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·Sheriff’s department increases patrols in residential neighborhoods
• ·A city hosted a book festival that featured author talks and book signings
• ·A high school football team won its first state championship in 30 years
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Library offers free access to online language learning platform for cardholders
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·The school district added a financial literacy course to the curriculum
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·Researchers studied social media’s impact on relationships
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·Scientists find way to extend shelf life of fresh produce by two weeks