The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste

Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforestA legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement

The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipmentResearchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills

Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skillsThe national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row

A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measlesA farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait timesA national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings

A clothing store offered free alterations for customersA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks

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• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers
• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·The country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries, including muffins and scones, for health-conscious customers
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A fire department conducted a training exercise with other local emergency services to prepare for natural disasters
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·Pet hospital offers wellness plans for pets at affordable prices
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·A tech startup launched an app that uses AI to help users learn to play musical instruments
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchases
• ·The city introduced a new recycling scheme for electronic waste