A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount

A construction company began work on a new highway extension that will reduce commute times by 25%A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazineA hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nights

A musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fire

A software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goalsResearch indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function

Juice bar uses cold press technology to preserve nutrients in fruit and vegetable juicesAnimal shelter partners with local vet clinic to provide free spay neuter services

Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the areaAstronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away

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• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·Local government installs new recycling bins in downtown parks
• ·Pet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to reduce food waste
• ·The local community organized a beach clean-up event
• ·A new hotel chain focused on eco - tourism opened its first resort
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with 20 new hybrid vehicles to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centers
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit