A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Local hospitals introduced online appointment services to make it easier for patients
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 90 degrees
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Oceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems
• ·Researchers at a tech institute created a new type of flexible screen that can be folded 100,000 times without damage
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough exercise can improve mood and energy levels
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country