The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism

Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ marketsThe stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasonsAn international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries

The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens

A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutesThe community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science

A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young childrenThe government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections

A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materialsResearchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease

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• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·A new high-speed train service opened connecting two major cities in 90 minutes
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A major bookstore planned to expand its digital book collection
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·A research team developed a new method to detect early signs of diabetes using blood samples
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans to support the community
• ·A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners
• ·The city announced it will install 500 new public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A new study showed that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in grandparents
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track inventory