A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount

A school district purchased new laptops for all high school studentsA tech company announced a new feature for its streaming service that allows offline viewing

A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the areaA bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seedsA construction company used recycled asphalt to repave a major highway

A research study showed that students who get enough sleep perform better on testsA café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter

A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its historyA fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness

A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community useA farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets

A fire department responded to a small wildfire in a rural area and contained it within hoursA software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students

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• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·Bird watchers report sighting of rare species in local nature reserve
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its farm stand and reduce energy costs
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·A city added more trees to urban areas to improve air quality
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that drew 600+ attendees
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhood
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices