The city council approved funds to repair potholes on major roads across the downtown area

A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 34% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller

A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuriesA tech startup raised $140 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add three new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 36% compared to a meat-heavy diet

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses

A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025A 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 program

A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through gamesA community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen

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• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can increase productivity by up to 15% in some people.
• ·A new survey found that 70% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A new survey found that 63% of employees prefer hybrid work models combining remote and in-office work
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch menu with more plant-based options and locally sourced ingredients
• ·TV network announces new crime drama series
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy pet owners
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe