A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cityGolf tournament raises funds for after-school programs

Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniorsTea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add three new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

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• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city, causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport.
• ·A library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·A coffee shop added a drive-thru
• ·A tech company announced it would plant a tree for every product sold to help the environment
• ·A pet store started offering exotic pet supplies for reptiles and birds
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all orders
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding
• ·Doctors reported an increase in patients seeking mental health support
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·The local community organized a clean up event for a popular beach area
• ·A musician went on a European tour to promote their new album