The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $140 million

A tech startup launched an app that helps users track and reduce their household energy consumptionFarmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems

A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winterResearchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetes

A popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next yearA high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversDietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for iron and vitamin K

Bus company updates fleet with more fuel-efficient vehiclesPhotography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumoniaCommunity center provides free tutoring for students preparing for exams

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• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·Archaeologists found ancient ruins that date back over 2000 years in a small village
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains nuts and spices in reusable containers
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local food bank
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education