A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders, regardless of the purchase amount.

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman EmpireCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideJuice bar uses organic fruits to make cold pressed juices

Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption eventsNewspaper reports on growth of remote work in local tech sector

Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar systemRunning club organizes 5k race to support homeless shelter

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• ·Major grocery store chains announced plans to stock more locally grown produce to reduce carbon emissions
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·A famous athlete signed a new contract with a sports team
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses
• ·A renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes
• ·A local hospital announced it will expand its emergency department, adding 20 new beds and hiring 50 more staff members.
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer
• ·Researchers discovered that eating dark chocolate daily may improve brain function in adults
• ·The government announced a plan to plant 1 million trees over the next five years to combat deforestation
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition