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 local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices
• ·A tornado touched down in a small town, destroying 30 homes and a local high school
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A university research team found that eating one serving of berries daily can boost immune function
• ·Highway department begins road improvement project on major route
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A library started a book club for teens that focused on young adult fiction
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country