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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• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce a documentary about women’s rights in developing countries
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a meal for homeless people at a shelter
• ·A national forest opened a new campground with facilities for RVs and tent camping
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hours
• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·Scientists discovered that a common herb has properties that help with digestion
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·Furniture store introduces line of eco friendly home products