An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decade

A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown areaScientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50A cyclone caused widespread damage to homes and businesses in a coastal villageA study revealed that students who participate in sports teams have better time-management skills

The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health productsA museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist

A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers

A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samplesA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areas

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

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• ·A new app was released to help people learn foreign languages
• ·Scientists identified a new species of frog in a tropical rainforest in South America
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designs
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps reduce symptoms of seasonal depression
• ·Local police partnered with schools to teach students about internet safety
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop teaching residents prevention and response
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of new electric vehicles
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A national park started a volunteer program to clean up litter from its beaches and trails
• ·A fashion store started offering personal styling services to help customers find the perfect outfits
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options