A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year

Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adultsThe national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final matchA new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growthA historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture

Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drugA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

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• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands.
• ·Doctors reported a decrease in smoking rates among young adults
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·Engineers develop new method to purify water in areas with limited resources