A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·A research team made progress in developing a new cancer treatment
• ·Researchers found that family meals improve communication
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·Scientists made a breakthrough in renewable energy storage technology
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate its rooms to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly
• ·The city’s public transport system announced it will add more night buses on weekends
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A community center offered free job training for people looking to switch to green energy careers
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations