A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities

A popular restaurant chain is expanding to three new locationsStudents achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests

A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessnessThe country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarterA team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic

Local police increased patrols to reduce crime in residential areasA new study shows that reading improves mental well-being

An international art exhibition will be held in the capital next spring

The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructureA local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income

A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller

A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuriesA tech startup raised $120 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry

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• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A popular actress announced her return to the stage after a long break
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Candle company supports reforestation with each sale
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices