The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds

A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blogA school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools

A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the countryA hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city that became a popular spot for localsA musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 600 people

A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customersA fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage

A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users

A community garden started a composting program to reduce waste and improve soil qualityA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

The government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing netsA bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordA team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center

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• ·A university offered a new online course on renewable energy that enrolled 1,200 students worldwide
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·Pet groomer introduces organic grooming products for sensitive skin in pets
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in Africa
• ·The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructure
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·City council votes to increase funding for public transportation
• ·Researchers found that eating garlic regularly can lower blood pressure in people with hypertension