A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers can trade old clothes for store credit

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent stormA flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery optionsThe World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages

A tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournamentA museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas

Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

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• ·Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of plant in a remote forest
• ·The city hosted an art fair with works by local artists
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day helps develop their vocabulary
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A community organized a food drive to collect donations for low-income families during the holiday season
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creation
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation
• ·Local residents protested a proposed construction project they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months