A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products

A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibilityA scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials

A pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet ownersA restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

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• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A tech startup secured $5 million in funding to expand its product line
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 50 endangered butterflies into a protected meadow
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme