The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches

The city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportationA well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years

Doctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter seasonThe government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportationA new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores

Scientists developed a new way to recycle plastic waste into useful materialsLocal residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community

The national library digitized a large number of old books to preserve cultural heritage

A major airline added new flight routes to several European citiesLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city
• ·A city added more bike lanes to encourage eco friendly transportation
• ·Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bonds
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles in shopping center parking lots
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership
• ·University unveils new research center for renewable energy
• ·A major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year