The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same stateA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $100000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%

A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizerA snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days

A study showed that learning a musical instrument improves memory and brain function in kids

The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companiesTheater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian

Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adultsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers

Marine biologists plant new coral to restore damaged reefsSchool newsletter shares student artwork and poetry

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• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund improvements to public schools including new classrooms and technology
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple medals at state meet
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A community organized a cultural exchange day where residents shared food and traditions from their heritage
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·A community organization planted 200 saplings in a city park to replace trees lost to a storm
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 78 dogs and cats
• ·A small business owner started a blog to share tips and advice related to their industry