A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free
• ·Volunteers helped clean up a local river that had been polluted by industrial waste
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glass
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science