The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·Hospital launches program to provide free health screenings for homeless populations
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to use energy-efficient light bulbs in their stores
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highways
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture
• ·Golf tournament raises funds for after school programs in low income neighborhoods
• ·The education department launched a program to provide free laptops to students in low-income households
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic building damaged by a storm