City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include eco-friendly amenities like bamboo toothbrushes and refillable shampoo bottles
• ·A major car brand announced it will release 10 new electric vehicle models by 2026
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices
• ·The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructure
• ·A new study indicated that listening to upbeat music while exercising can boost endurance
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 12% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·Research shows that exposure to sunlight helps regulate mood in winter
• ·The city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A popular clothing brand collaborated with a famous athlete to create a line of activewear
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands