The city council approved plans to build a new swimming pool in the suburbs

A software company provided free technical support to its customersA city council discussed plans to build a new skate park

A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster careA study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart healthA sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament

A local newspaper started a column featuring local business ownersA bakery introduced low-sugar pastries for health-conscious customers

A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable units

A fitness app added a feature that tracks users’ workout progressA popular actor starred in a new television series that premiered yesterday

Students attended a workshop on environmental conservationA charity organization launched a campaign to protect endangered animals

The city’s main train station is being renovated to improve facilitiesResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic

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• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering faster than expected in protected areas
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Video game studio announces release date for highly anticipated sequel
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked opponent
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips