A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024

A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu itemsResearchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%

The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtownA hotel chain offered free stays to first responders during the holiday seasonA study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients

The government announced tax credits for companies that hire people with disabilitiesA wildfire in a national forest was contained after burning 17000 acres

A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content

Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farmsA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season

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• ·Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday season
• ·Major supermarket chains announced plans to phase out plastic bags by the end of the year
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its coverage of a major local infrastructure project
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes 30% less noise than older models
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·Study indicates that playing chess improves problem solving skills in elementary students
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with terminal illnesses
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Physicists make breakthrough in developing quantum computers for commercial use
• ·A new restaurant specializing in plant-based cuisine opened in the city center
• ·A city repaired 10 miles of sidewalks to make downtown more accessible for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizer