A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar

Scientists discovered a new star system with three planetsThe transportation department announced plans to build a new subway station in the downtown area

A fashion brand released a limited-edition collection for the holiday seasonA hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuriesA community center offered free yoga classes for seniors

A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product soldHeavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads in mountainous areas

A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health

The government increased funding for cancer researchA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 supportA bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 500

Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quicklyThe transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

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• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature can improve immune system function by increasing the production of white blood cells.
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed
• ·A study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm