A hotel offered "staycation packages" with discounts for residents of the surrounding area

A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbsA research team studied the effects of screen time on children’s sleep patterns

A café introduced a new seasonal drink made with locally harvested berriesA government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to adopt rescue animalsA sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities

A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy neighborhoodsA software company released a new version of its project management tool with added features

A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit

A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeologyAn automaker unveiled an electric SUV with a range of 450 miles and fast-charging capability

Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mallA popular music festival announced it would feature headlining performances from three Grammy-winning artists

The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championshipA pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes

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• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October
• ·A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtown
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access education
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed
• ·A tech company partnered with a nonprofit organization to provide free technology to low-income families