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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• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park
• ·A car dealership reported a 40% increase in sales of electric vehicles compared to last year
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·Major airline announces partnership with hotel chain for discounted travel packages
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Doctors warned about the dangers of excessive sugar consumption
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·Sheriff’s office increases patrols in residential areas during holiday season
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve