Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·Major retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policies to 90 days this year to accommodate late shoppers.
• ·A music band announced a reunion tour after a 10-year hiatus
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction
• ·A tech company released a new software update to fix security issues
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced new vegan menu options
• ·Plant nursery sells native plants that support local pollinators
• ·Researchers studied how different types of exercise affect heart health in seniors
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·A community organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools