Engineers built a flying car prototype that completed its first test flight

A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobsA library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons

A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizersA fire department responded to a kitchen fire that was put out before it spread to other roomsA software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week

A community organized a "neighborhood potluck" that featured dishes from 25 different culturesA grocery store started selling "plant-based milk alternatives" like oat and almond milk

A school started a "environmental club" that planted trees on school grounds

A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibitionThe space agency successfully deployed a new satellite to study climate change

A coffee chain announced it will offer free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex

Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilizationCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

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• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for customers who book tickets three months in advance
• ·Cycling event draws 2000 participants for charity ride across state lines
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·The public transit system added 35 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zero
• ·The national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life