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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• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teen self-esteem
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtle nests from human disturbance
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products set a new record this year
• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·Researchers found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes by 30%.
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·Research indicates that walking barefoot on grass improves mood
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·A farm hosted a harvest festival that included hayrides and pumpkin picking for families
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for students and senior citizens
• ·Hospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuries
• ·The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people