A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products

Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat

Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility billsScientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil healthTrack and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet

Study reveals that family dinners reduce childhood obesity ratesFlorist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements

Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents

Book publisher announces new children’s book series about environmental conservationA city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer

A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two daysA study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesA museum hosted a night event with live music, art displays, and food trucks

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• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·The WHO launched a training program for nurses in developing countries to improve maternal health
• ·The city introduced a new program to give rebates to residents who install solar panels
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in funding valuing the company over $1 billion
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·A airline added more legroom to its economy class seats
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·The national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Researchers studied the impact of noise pollution on sleep quality in urban areas