A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapyA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses

A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centersLocal police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events

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• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include bamboo toiletries and recycled fiber linens
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Scientists at a research institute developed a new method to remove microplastics from drinking water
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight entertainment systems
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·The city hosted a beer festival featuring local breweries and food trucks
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·Scientists identified a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A new high-speed train service launched cutting travel time between two major cities from 3 to 1 hour