The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The 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 personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·Swimming team breaks three national records at recent competition
• ·A school started a music festival for students to showcase their talents
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·A museum hosted a lecture on space exploration by an astronaut
• ·A museum displayed artifacts from a recent archaeological dig
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·A new study showed that spending time with family improves mental health
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to create a limited-edition clothing collection inspired by the city’s skyline
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·An international organization launched a campaign to provide clean drinking water to 550000 people in drought-stricken areas
• ·A new study showed that regular exercise can improve bone density in older adults
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces the risk of complications