The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils

A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleepThe city council approved the renovation of an old historical building

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendlyThe school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stageA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

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• ·A university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·A charity taught seniors to use smartphones
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive days
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·A software company provided free technical support
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic farming practices
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A major tech company announced plans to invest $500 million in building a new manufacturing plant creating 2,000 jobs
• ·The government announced plans to invest in improving public schools
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament
• ·A gym started a program to help people recover from injuries through exercise