A local school district decided to adopt a four-day school week to reduce costs and improve student attendance.

A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customersResearchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly

The government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areasA popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albumsDoctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early

The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about scienceA new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workouts

The city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysA hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely

A national forest announced it will open 20 new camping sites next year to accommodate more visitorsA fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills

A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areasResearchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety

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• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a group of animals from a zoo that was closing
• ·Astronomers spot new planet that could support life in distant solar system
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library
• ·The national economy grew by 3.6% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Researchers detected a new planet in the same solar system as a potentially habitable world
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·A charity raised funds to provide clean water to villages in developing countries