A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals

The government provided grants to small businesses affected by the pandemicA new aquarium opened with a variety of sea creatures

Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the riverA popular restaurant was awarded a Michelin starThe city council announced plans to improve public parks

Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energyA charity raised funds to build schools in developing countries

The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year

A historical castle was opened to the public after restoration workLocal newspaper publishes special edition on community heroes

Scientists create rapid test for COVID 19 variantsFitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin

Study finds that journaling helps people process difficult emotionsChocolate shop makes artisanal chocolates with local ingredients

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• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Scientists created a new way to recycle old batteries into new ones
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·A new study revealed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for two people at $10 each
• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·A photographer published a book of photos documenting the history of a local neighborhood over the past 50 years