A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournamentA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas

Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

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• ·A farmers market started accepting mobile payments to make transactions easier for vendors
• ·A new survey found that 72% of consumers prefer to buy products from brands that prioritize sustainability
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advance
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic
• ·The government allocated $350 million to upgrade public schools’ science labs and technology equipment
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A coffee shop hosted live jazz nights every Friday, boosting evening sales by 35%
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure
• ·The education department launched a free online tutoring program for students struggling with math
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week