A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·A team of scientists successfully sent a spacecraft to explore a distant planet, aiming to gather data about its atmosphere and surface.
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·Researchers found that playing team sports improves teamwork skills in teenagers
• ·Scientists at a top research institute discovered a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A zoo opened a new exhibit featuring animals from the Amazon rainforest
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A city added more traffic lights
• ·A study found sufficient exercise improves older adults’ memory and cognitive function
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool