Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisoriesResearchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months

The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA local school district introduced new mental health support programs for students and teachers

A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adultsThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

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• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Tech giant reveals plans to open AI research center in mid sized city
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the year
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progress
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local bakery to sell fresh pastries in its stores
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 30 years
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·A major tech company unveiled its latest smartphone model with advanced camera features
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes