A space agency sent a probe to explore a comet in the outer solar system

Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of a virusThe railway service announced discounted fares for students

A new TV series based on a novel became popular worldwideA study revealed that eating fish twice a week improves brain healthA city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety

An airline announced it would add more movies and TV shows to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases

The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling

A museum hosted a lecture by a historian about the civil rights movementThe federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
• ·Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabulary
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves 14000 kilowatt-hours of energy
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city with 1200 bikes available at 60 stations
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people about recycling
• ·A construction company began work on a new shopping center in the suburbs
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that can charge electric cars in 12 minutes