A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packagesA celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter

Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person

A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food wasteScientists discovered a new species of beetle in the rainforests of South America

The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with fields and courts for youth teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls

A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its releaseThe national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season

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• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A hotel started offering eco-friendly stays with reduced water usage and recycling programs for guests
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hours
• ·Local schools reported a 95% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A coffee shop started offering bring your own mug discounts to reduce disposable waste
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·Local authorities opened a new food bank to provide meals for 5000 families monthly
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gear
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured fox and releases it back into wild
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A local bakery started selling vegan donuts made with coconut milk and organic flour