A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide

A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipmentA taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%

A fashion store started selling handmade scarves from local knittersA library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a weekA farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibitsA software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features

A community organized a charity auction that raised $8000 for an animal shelter

A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milkThe community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activities

A new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performanceThe government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personResearchers developed a new feed for livestock that reduces methane emissions

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• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality experience for entertainment
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·Scientists at a leading university developed a new method to detect early-stage lung cancer using breath samples
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday season
• ·A bakery made gluten-free bread
• ·Newspaper reports success of local farmers market in supporting small family farms
• ·A software company updated its program to include new features requested by users
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city