A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packagesA celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter

Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteScientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforests of South America

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

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• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation can have health benefits for the heart
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of blue whales in a coastal sanctuary
• ·The public transit system added 40 new electric buses to its fleet to cut emissions
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night, attracting millions of viewers and sparking widespread discussion online.
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater hydrothermal vents with unique microbial life
• ·A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community members
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countries
• ·A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competition
• ·Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intake
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·A study showed that walking 30 minutes a day can lower the risk of type 2 diabetes