A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t

A local animal shelter rescued over 130 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters

A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobsA university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science

A local bookstore hosted a book club for readers interested in mystery novelsA city council discussed plans to build a new community center

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• ·Scientists discovered that a certain type of mushroom can be used to clean up oil spills
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parents
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with anxiety
• ·Retailers launched a new loyalty program offering exclusive discounts to customers
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·A construction company finished building a new hospital wing that adds 40 new patient beds
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities