A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 70 community members

Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a regionThe postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxideA city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment

An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 support

A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600Retail store expands online shopping options with same day delivery service

Study indicates that playing team sports improves social skills in young childrenFire department donates old equipment to volunteer groups in rural areas

Music label signs rising star after viral performance on social mediaGovernment approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood

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• ·The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A study found that ocean acidification has increased by 30% since the Industrial Revolution threatening marine life
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five years
• ·A city added 10 new bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion and promote eco-friendly transportation
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 560000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A large hotel chain opened a new resort in a coastal town
• ·A clothing brand donated a portion of its sales to environmental charities
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendly
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can lower blood pressure levels
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax