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 local artist painted a series of portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·University researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient
• ·The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights
• ·A fashion designer created a line of clothing using recycled ocean plastic to raise environmental awareness
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adults
• ·Bakery debuts new line of sourdough breads made with heirloom wheat
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Car company unveils electric SUV with range of over 300 miles on single charge
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·A sports team won a state championship
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide