A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles

A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different statesA tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences

A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menuA bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling serviceA university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education

A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customersA fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week

A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online

A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for familiesA research team developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using a simple blood test

A sports equipment brand released a new line of eco-friendly gear made from recycled plasticA city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather

A pet rescue organization hosted an adoption drive that found homes for 120 cats and dogsAn airline added a new direct flight route connecting a mid-sized city to a popular vacation destination

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• ·Researchers found that interacting with pets can reduce stress and anxiety in adults
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect early signs of liver disease
• ·Postal service hires extra staff for holiday package delivery
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·A new high-speed train service launched cutting travel time between two major cities from 3 to 1 hour
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildings
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s historic neighborhoods
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health