A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cityGolf tournament raises funds for after-school programs

Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniorsTea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India

Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency

Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performancesLocal residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest

A major sports league announced it will add three new teams starting from the 2026 seasonA study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 37% compared to a meat-heavy diet

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

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• ·The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones
• ·Local volunteers organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of plastic waste
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of berries daily can boost immune system function
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can lower cholesterol levels in adults
• ·A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.
• ·A charity organization provided school backpacks to children in low-income families
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all stores by the end of 2024
• ·A group of students from a local high school won first place in a national science competition for their invention that converts waste into energy.
• ·Theater shows classic film with live commentary from film studies professor
• ·The federal reserve announced it will keep interest rates unchanged for the next quarter, citing stable inflation levels.
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a popular public park
• ·The university hosted an international conference on global health issues