Study finds that learning sign language improves empathy in children

A local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every monthEngineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking

The government announced a $390 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent market changesScientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recordedA major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter

Local police reported a 16% drop in traffic violations after launching a public awareness campaignTech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages

A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issuedThe government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending

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• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A team of archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry in a tomb in Egypt
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of endangered species spotted this year
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·A city repaired 8 miles of sidewalks to improve accessibility for strollers and wheelchairs
• ·Research finds that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep duration in adults
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies, TV shows, and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·A bakery introduced a gluten-free line of pastries that quickly became its top-selling products
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain in the next few days
• ·A tech startup announced it will release a new smart home device next quarter that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A study found that spending time gardening reduces stress levels in urban dwellers