City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop where residents learned how to grow and use herbs in cooking
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely
• ·The national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A new art museum opened in the downtown area featuring works by contemporary local artists
• ·The city council approved a plan to expand the subway system
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 22% in the past year
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect honeybees from pesticides
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menu
• ·A large telecom company invested $2.2 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to remote areas