Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter

A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their dataA community organized a festival to celebrate the region’s cultural heritage

A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customersA school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford themA photographer won a contest for their photo of a rare bird spotted in a local nature reserve

A hotel renovated its rooms to include more energy-efficient appliances and lightingA musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter

A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 50 new beds

A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxietyA library hosted a "tech help" session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses 30% less water than the previous modelA taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends and family

A restaurant added a kids’ menu with healthy options like fruit cups and veggie sticksA city council voted to increase funding for public transportation by 15% next year

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• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035
• ·A construction company used drones to survey construction sites and improve safety
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%
• ·A hospital opened a new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of insect in a rainforest that has unique camouflage abilities
• ·Researchers studied the effects of climate change on wildlife
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·A famous author won a prestigious literary award for their body of work
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend