The city council voted to build new library branches in growing neighborhoods

A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive days

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starchThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekendThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter

A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 100 new paintings inspired by nature

A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technologyThe government launched a new campaign to promote recycling and reduce household waste

A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its productsA team of archaeologists found ancient coins and tools at a construction site in the city center

A new mobile game tournament attracted over 10000 participants from around the worldLocal businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students

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• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children.
• ·A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routes
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·Ambulance service trains local residents in CPR and first aid
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·A famous singer released a new song that became a hit
• ·A community organized a charity run to raise money for a local children’s hospital
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote part of the ocean
• ·The stock market recovered after a period of uncertainty
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·A new shopping center opened with a rooftop garden and outdoor dining areas
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope