Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles

The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school studentsA winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days

A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hoursLocal authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 bedsThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themes

A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwideResearchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers

The mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four years

A hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its propertiesUniversity offers new degree program in renewable energy engineering

Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery serviceStudy indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young children

Fire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areasMusic label signs rising star after viral performance on social media

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A tech company released faster software
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·A museum offered free admission to students on weekends
• ·A software company introduced a new collaboration tool designed to help remote teams work more efficiently
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A study found that seniors who own pets have lower rates of depression and loneliness
• ·A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwater
• ·Scientists used new technology to clone a rare animal to protect the species
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses sensors to guide drivers to available spots
• ·A coffee shop started selling homemade pastries made by a local baker
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·Video game developer announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital