A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·Local elections will be held next month with candidates focusing on housing affordability and job creation
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by Indigenous artists
• ·A team of scientists created the first 3D-printed organ (a liver) that can function in a lab environment for up to a month
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A local bookstore hosted an author event with a Pulitzer Prize-winning writer
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·Local farmers protested low crop prices demanding government production cost support
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease