A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes

The postal service announced it would hire 10000 temporary workers for the holiday seasonA celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 12 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisineResearchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills

A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plasticA cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

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• ·Tech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages
• ·A tech startup developed an app that helps users find and book local home repair services
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt sustainable farming practices to protect soil health
• ·The government announced grants for small farmers to adopt sustainable farming practices
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areas
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A new fitness trend gained popularity among young people
• ·A government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·A historic lighthouse on the coast underwent a six-month restoration to fix structural damage
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable and better for the environment