A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year

Golf tournament raises funds for after-school programsStudy shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors

Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and IndiaPolice department uses body cameras to increase transparencyDance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances

Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SADCamera store offers photography workshops for beginners

Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild

Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversariesA 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 145 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 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

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• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with volunteer opportunities
• ·The city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of green tea may reduce the risk of heart disease by up to 20%, according to a 10-year study.
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%