A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students

A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesThe WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournamentA hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patientsThe public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

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• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their personal finances and save money
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation
• ·The country’s export of tech products increased by 25 percent in the last quarter
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·The city hosted an art fair featuring works by local artists
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·Researchers found that using natural cleaning products can reduce indoor air pollution and improve health
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend
• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·A tech company released a new device that helps monitor health metrics like heart rate
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use