The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·A fashion store started selling vintage clothing alongside new items
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition to honor the life and work of a famous scientist
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century impressionist artist
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands