A library started offering "book rentals by mail" for patrons who can’t visit in person

The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubsA museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection

A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers marketEngineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersThe national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports

A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amountA study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation

A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to firesA tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million

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• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·A gym started an adaptive fitness program for people with disabilities, using specialized equipment
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on work performance
• ·Researchers found that exercise can improve mental health in people with depression
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathable
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes
• ·Motorcycle dealership hosts ride event to raise money for cancer research
• ·Doctors recommended reducing sugar intake to improve health
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread