The government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions

A study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skillsThe government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artistA coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinksA space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system

The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficientA new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show

Researchers found that eating avocados can lower bad cholesterol levels

A city added more bike lanes to encourage people to cycle to workScientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria

The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winterA fashion brand announced it would stop using animal products in its clothing

A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counselingA community organized a charity walk to raise money for cancer research

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• ·Local school board approves budget for new science labs and sports facilities
• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engaging
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to let users share short video clips
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The school district decided to start the school day later to improve student attendance
• ·Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 19 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new suspension bridge connecting two coastal towns
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·A city council approved plans to convert an old factory into a community art center
• ·Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juices