A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% in September the lowest in 15 years

Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wildernessA popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fictionSchools launched a new program to teach students about sustainable living practices

An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities

The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases

A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer feeA wildfire in a national forest burned 14000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby towns

A new messaging app launched with advanced privacy features to protect user dataLocal farmers markets started offering online ordering and home delivery services

The WHO launched a campaign to vaccinate 10 million children against measles in AfricaA golfer won a major tournament with a dramatic putt on the 18th hole

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• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in downtown areas
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·The city organized a cultural festival showcasing local traditions
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·Local police increased security at sports stadiums after a series of minor incidents
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A bookstore launched a book club for seniors that meets once a month
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal shelters across the country
• ·Local apple farmers reported a 30% increase in crop yield thanks to a new pest control method
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·A new study revealed that drinking green tea may have health benefits for the immune system
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months