A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition line
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novel
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen
• ·A grocery store started offering discounts on expired food items to reduce food waste
• ·Local police solved a 10-year-old cold case using new DNA technology
• ·Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·Engineers completed construction of a new suspension bridge connecting two coastal towns