A farm started selling "pick-your-own strawberries" during the summer

The school district provided high-speed internet access to all schoolsResearchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in people

The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habitsA popular fashion brand announced it will recycle old clothes into new productsDoctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in poor countries

The community center hosted a job fair for local residentsA new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance

The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsA study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults

Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilitiesScientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life

A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussionA tech company announced it will invest $650 million in research and development to create new AI technologies

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• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 40 families
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled polyester to make its clothing
• ·A pet store started offering pet wellness checks with a licensed vet to help owners monitor their pets’ health
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women
• ·The city’s public transport system added more buses to reduce overcrowding
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hub
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy days