The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·Local police increased security at shopping malls during the holiday shopping season
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend
• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating a breakfast high in protein reduces midday hunger
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e books
• ·An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissions
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·Survey reveals that most travelers prefer eco friendly hotels when planning trips
• ·A river in the south overflowed its banks, causing damage to 60 farms and several roads
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s history during World War II
• ·The military announced it will host a youth summer camp focused on leadership skills
• ·A city added more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history