A city council voted to build 200 new affordable housing units in the downtown area

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·Local firefighters responded to a factory chemical spill evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and honey
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·A charity organized a food drive that collected 8,000 pounds of non-perishable food
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·A gymnast won the all-around gold medal at the national championships with a near-perfect score
• ·Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers