An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalks

The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnessesA soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contractA new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes

Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per yearThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year

A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadLocal businesses reported a 25% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous year

A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 14% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workersA global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations

A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three yearsA study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 46% in adults

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• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national competition
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of classic movies to its library
• ·The city’s public transport system launched a new app that tracks bus and train arrivals in real time
• ·A government agency updated its website to make information more accessible
• ·Pet sitting service expands to offer more flexible scheduling options
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a crewed mission to the moon by 2029