A local school district decided to adopt a four-day school week to reduce costs and improve student attendance.

A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customersResearchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly

The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albumsDoctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early

The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about scienceA new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts

The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysA hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely

A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitorsA fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills

A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areasResearchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety

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• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next year
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historical sites
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·A discount store announced it will expand its organic food section by 50% in all locations
• ·A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to protect endangered animals
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·A study showed that drinking black tea can help lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A charity organization provided free school supplies to low income children
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults