A major bookstore chain announced it will open 14 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffeeA wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests

A software company offered a free trial of its programA city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plantA charity organized a benefit concert

A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-booksA sports team signed a star player

A local newspaper started a digital newsletter

A bakery used local ingredients in its productsA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant with medicinal properties that can treat certain illnesses
• ·A musician went on a European tour to promote their new album
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 50th anniversary of a famous space mission
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·The city launched a program to give free bike helmets to children in low-income neighborhoods
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·An oil company announced plans to invest $5 billion in wind energy projects
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A community organized a 5K run to raise money for a local animal rescue shelter
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students