A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

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 locations

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• ·A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countries
• ·A research study found that owning a pet can reduce symptoms of depression in adults
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hours
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·he government announced new measures to boost local economic growth
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 150 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for a possible hurricane in the coming week
• ·Study shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids