A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders

The school district launched an anti-bullying campaign to create a safer school environmentResearchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in young children

The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising and scamsA tech company announced it will expand its operations to a new city and hire 500 employeesDoctors discovered a new way to treat allergies that provides long-term relief

The local community organized a beach clean-up event that collected 3 tons of trashA new study showed that meditation can improve focus and concentration in adults

The city hosted a music festival with local bands and international artists performing

Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydratesResearchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasAn oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years

A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmedA study showed that eating a protein-rich breakfast can reduce overeating later in the day

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• ·A popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·Magazine includes article on easy ways to save money on household expenses
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish that glows in the dark
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·Police department launches app for reporting non-emergency incidents
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop that taught 300 residents how to prevent home fires
• ·The mayor announced a plan to improve public parks with new playgrounds and trails