A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·The government passed new regulations to prevent false advertising of health products
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines for online orders
• ·A social media platform added a feature to hide comments with harmful content
• ·A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·A photographer won an international award for their series of photos documenting wildlife conservation
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests lowers stress levels
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects volunteers with local community service projects
• ·A charity organization built a new community center with a gym and after-school programs
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours