The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·Scientists found evidence that global warming is affecting the migration of birds
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research
• ·Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A library added a collection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·Farmers cooperative reports 20 percent increase in organic vegetable sales this quarter
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200