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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• ·The local museum held a children's day event with interactive activities
• ·A tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comeback
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses affected by recent economic downturns
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy
• ·A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A farm began selling grass-fed beef at a local butcher shop
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening the survival of shell-forming creatures
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament