A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week

A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official websiteA hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ furry companions

A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an awardA grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customersA fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses

A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for studentsA community organization hosted a charity run that raised $12000 for a local children’s hospital

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilitiesThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

(责任编辑：Story Highlights)

• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 33% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·The school district added a course on climate change to the science curriculum
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a common livestock disease, protecting farmers’ herds
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%
• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·A grocery store started offering meal prep kits with pre-chopped ingredients and easy-to-follow recipes
• ·A charity organization started a job training program for the homeless
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·Researchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills