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 unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system, saving $5,000 yearly on energy
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of bank robberies in the region
• ·A construction project to widen a busy highway began this month
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Teachers are using virtual reality headsets to take students on virtual field trips to historical sites
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian about ancient Egyptian civilization
• ·A city installed more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons