A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strains
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for extreme heat in the coming days
• ·A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s event
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A library started offering book delivery services to homebound seniors and people with disabilities
• ·A tech company donated old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65
• ·A software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e books
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking water
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·The local police arrested a suspect in connection with a recent theft