A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste

A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leaderA local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidaysA celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine

Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy billsA city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic

A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseasesA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festivalA team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns

Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stressA famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library

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• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from home indefinitely
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists
• ·A new subway line opened in the city today, reducing commute times for over 50,000 daily riders by an average of 30 minutes.
• ·A clothing brand started using natural dyes to color its products
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A local café started offering live music on weekend evenings
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·A study found that outdoor exercise is better than indoor exercise
• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·A charity organization built a new community center
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12