A famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

A city banned plastic bags in all retail storesAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages

A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelterThe national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years

A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays written by young playwrightsThe government introduced new regulations to ensure food products are free from harmful additives

A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery lifeWeather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country

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• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·A new study found that spending 30 minutes outdoors each day can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of anxiety.
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·Scientists developed a new battery technology that charges faster and lasts longer
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic waste
• ·Local restaurants offered takeout and delivery services to support community members
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop, expanding its customer base
• ·A grocery store started offering online ordering and same-day delivery for customers
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients manage chronic pain
• ·A hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling