Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virusA bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings

Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefsA local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 yearsA study showed that drinking green tea daily improves brain function and memory

The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic congestionA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled denim and organic cotton

A hospital opened a new pediatric wing with private rooms for patients and their families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of AustraliaThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families, aiming to boost consumer spending.

A 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 100 abandoned pets during a winter storm, appealing for foster homes.

A tech company announced 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.

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• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·A large retail store announced it will raise its minimum wage to $18 per hour, benefiting over 20,000 employees nationwide.
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 35000 residents in the central region
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include free Wi-Fi for all passengers
• ·A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticks
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about environmental issues
• ·A professional sports team hired a new head coach with a history of leading teams to championship wins
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research on renewable energy