A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores

A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music criticsA construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building, cutting costs by 20%

A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormonesA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved productsA city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility

A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materialsA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet owners

A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

A school district started a mentorship program where experienced teachers help new hiresInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth

School district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

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• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A survey found that 60% of people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A new study showed that excessive use of social media affects teenagers' academic performance
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular hearing tests to detect hearing loss early
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studying
• ·Podcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·A government agency announced new guidelines for workplace safety