The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancersThe postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hours

Volunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service projectA singer released a new single that became a top hit on music charts worldwide

Local schools installed new security systems including cameras and access control doors

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

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• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·International teams are working together to address climate change
• ·Study finds that using lavender essential oil reduces anxiety symptoms
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 70000 residents in the central region
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·A popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu
• ·Government allocates $20 million to upgrade rural internet infrastructure
• ·A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·A school started a chess club that competed in a regional tournament and placed third
• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries