A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearResearchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function

Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in personThe national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescopeA popular fast-food chain added plant-based burger options to its permanent menu

Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutesThe school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students

A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens

Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhoodA city installed 50 new electric vehicle charging stations in parking lots around the city

An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couplesScientists found that spending time in parks can improve mental health and reduce anxiety

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at homeA museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds
• ·City officials approved a $300 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas
• ·A local theater showed a foreign film series to introduce audiences to international cinema
• ·Animal shelter partners with pet stores for adoption events
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel scheduled to start filming next month
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A university organized a conference on global health issues
• ·A large bookstore opened a new branch with a coffee shop inside
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costs
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators