Researchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per year

A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that gives results in 10 minutes

A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual saleA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming communityA study revealed that students who read for pleasure have higher vocabulary skills

The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertisingA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the birthday of a famous artist

A coffee shop started using compostable cups for all its drinks

A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar systemA local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where people can buy shares of the harvest

Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditionsThe postal service introduced a new tracking system for packages that provides real-time updates

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy mealsResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy

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• ·A hospital started a home care program for elderly patients who need regular medical checkups
• ·Researchers found that children who learn to read at an early age have better vocabulary skills
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A study revealed that owning a pet can help reduce feelings of social isolation in seniors
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·Florist creates custom wedding bouquets using locally grown flowers
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will offer free breakfast to all guests starting next month
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·Local authorities announce plans to build more affordable housing next year