Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classesA startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisoriesResearchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months

The government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat loss

A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the yearA tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA local school district introduced new mental health support programs for students and teachers

A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adultsThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

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• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has fallen by 10% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A new streaming service launched this week, offering exclusive content from popular directors and actors at a monthly subscription fee.
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·The city’s public transport system added more buses to reduce overcrowding
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled music festival to be held the following weekend
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·Retail chain expands curbside pickup service to 500 more stores nationwide
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks and recreational areas
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A community garden started a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster parent training program to prepare people for caring for animals
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution