A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students

A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesThe WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournamentA hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patientsThe public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

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• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·A government program helped small businesses expand their operations
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·Retailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·TV network announces new drama series from award winning screenwriter
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·A major hotel chain announced 30 new Asia locations over the next three years
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award