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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• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·A bank announced it will forgive up to $10000 in student loans for graduates in public service
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A photographer documented a local community’s efforts to rebuild after a natural disaster for a national magazine
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·Researchers studied the impact of screen time on eye health in young children
• ·A fashion brand released a limited-edition holiday collection made from sustainable materials
• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts