The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park

Car manufacturers announced plans to double production of electric vehicles by 2026A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugeesA retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers

Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate

A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakersA city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their financesA farm started selling honey from its own beehives

A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginnersA airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A school’s theater program put on a production of The Wizard of Oz that sold out 5 shows
• ·Researchers found that eating nuts daily can reduce the risk of diabetes
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A social media platform added a feature to let users hide comments containing offensive language
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plastics
• ·A famous actor announced their retirement from the film industry
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s colonial history
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A construction company used recycled materials for a new road project