Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health

Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meetStudy reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residentsBook publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservation

Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children

Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehiclesA city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement

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• ·A retailer announced it would offer free returns on all online purchases for 60 days
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.5% due to lower energy costs
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Police arrested two suspects in connection with a string of car thefts in the suburban area
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A clothing brand announced a recycling program for old clothes to reduce waste
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two cities by 20 minutes
• ·A scientist received a grant to continue their research on a cure for a rare disease
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure