Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetingsCommunity organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river

Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceansArchaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCEDietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based protein

Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtownPhotography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center

Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease

Community center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income familiesA major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 47% in adultsA local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

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• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·Local parks added new recreational facilities for children and families
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·A retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $5 billion into the economy to support small businesses
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art installations
• ·A local bakery started delivering bread to local restaurants
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital