Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time

Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakersThe WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournamentA hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issuesResearchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patients

The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hourA clothing brand announced it will recycle old jeans into new products

A car accident in a parking lot resulted in minor injuries for two people

A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access advanced coursesResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

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• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A charity organization provided school supplies to children in need
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading with local poets
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town destroying 20 homes and a local elementary school
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Archaeologists found ancient tools and pottery fragments in a cave dating back 10,000 years
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers