A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental healthThe government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures

A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novelsResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the fluThe railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the worldA study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory

A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

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• ·The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·The government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public restrooms in parks and transportation hubs
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series featuring experts on ancient history and archaeology
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people
• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line