The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood

Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniorsDance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history

Electronics brand launches wireless headphones with 40 hour battery lifeHikers document rare wildflower species in remote mountain regionStudy shows that using standing desks reduces back pain in office workers

Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoodsMovie studio releases trailer for highly anticipated sequel to popular film

Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels

Survey reveals that most travelers prefer road trips over air travel this yearA city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the appearance of downtown

A scientist discovered a new way to convert plastic waste into fuelA pet store hosted a training workshop for new dog owners

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a homeless shelter instead of throwing it awayA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

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• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their daily schedules
• ·Scientists developed a safe method to recycle electronic waste
• ·Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable world
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $700 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing homes for winter weather
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day to celebrate the area’s history
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions
• ·Researchers found that certain types of mushrooms can remove heavy metals from contaminated soil
• ·A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites