The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestriansA charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals

A research study found that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance in athletesA sports equipment store sponsored a youth sports league to help cover costs for participantsA local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news

A bakery won a national award for its innovative cake designsA construction project to widen a busy highway began this month

A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste

A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and foodA startup developed a new app to help users manage personal finances and savings goals

Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekendThe World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country

A tennis player won their 20th Grand Slam title breaking a long-standing recordA new history museum opened in the city featuring exhibits on local cultural heritage

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• ·A school started a garden club that grows vegetables and sells them to the school cafeteria
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric car with self-driving features
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to source all its coffee from sustainable farms
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 112 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 51% by 2030
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring 5 local comedians, selling out the venue
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine access
• ·The school district added a program to help students with learning disabilities succeed in class
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults