A clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next seasonWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout linesSurvey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children

Bakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grainsScientists discover ancient underwater volcano that was active 10000 years ago

Public library partners with local schools to provide after school tutoring

Tennis star wins grand slam tournament for the third time in careerA study showed that 30% of workers experience burnout due to long hours and high stress

A protest against educational inequality demanded more funding for schools in poor neighborhoodsA city introduced a minimum wage increase to $15 per hour to help low-income workers

A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schoolsA new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society

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• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·A nonprofit organization raised $50,000 to build a new playground in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Volunteer group builds houses for families affected by recent flood
• ·A local farm offered tours to teach people about how food is grown
• ·Local residents organized a protest against the closure of a neighborhood community center
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a city with lower taxes
• ·Firefighters rescue three people from apartment fire in downtown area
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of plant in a remote rainforest that has potential medicinal properties
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·The university announced a new research center focused on finding solutions to plastic pollution
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common animal disease
• ·The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests, increasing bookings by 25%
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to be more energy-efficient