The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceResearchers found that gardening is a good way to reduce anxiety

The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methodsA tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly

Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for childrenThe local theater held a charity performance to raise money for the poor

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·A community held a festival celebrating its immigrant heritage with traditional food and music
• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new products
• ·The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilities
• ·Florist delivers free flowers to senior centers on Mother’s Day
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday season
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane