The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

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 locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·Study reveals that family meals reduce childhood obesity rates
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Tuesdays to attract families
• ·A sports brand released a new line of eco friendly athletic wear
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·A university offered scholarships to students studying environmental science
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer
• ·Cycling race draws 1,500 participants for 75-mile ride through countryside
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of almonds may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%