Major clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

The city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a suburban neighborhoodScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarterA hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment

Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age fiveLocal businesses offered special discounts to customers who use bicycles instead of cars to shop

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles

A tech startup raised $50 million in funding to develop AI tools for healthcare providersA small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping options

A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 yearsA bakery started making custom cakes for special occasions with personalized edible decorations

A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residentsA tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool

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• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens
• ·Research shows that eating more fruits reduces the risk of certain diseases
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·The city held a food festival with dishes from 40 different countries and live cultural performances
• ·Bakery introduces new line of gluten free products
• ·A city council approved funds to upgrade public playgrounds
• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·International team of scientists discovers a new species of marine life
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food prices