The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years

A charity organization provided school backpacks to children in low-income familiesScientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds

The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets onlineResearchers found that a plant-based diet helps reduce the risk of heart diseaseA popular fashion brand announced a sustainable clothing line made from recycled materials

The national hockey team announced its roster for the upcoming seasonA local business association organized a workshop for small business owners on marketing

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more

A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technologyThe national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival team

Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard workA new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities

A multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economiesHealth experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health

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• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving taxi services for cities
• ·Newspaper reports on success of local farmers market in supporting small farms
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new features to its popular app
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·The government announced a new $520 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic shifts
• ·Pet hospital offers 24 hour emergency care for pets
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global food security in Rome
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant
• ·The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes