The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivityScientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus

The school district provided training for teachers on mental health supportResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residentsThe government started a program to help people quit smoking

A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farmsDoctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive

The community center offered free tutoring for students

A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weightA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A city added 15 miles of new bike lanes to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week
• ·A scientist developed a new type of sunscreen that is better for coral reefs
• ·A historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum
• ·A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studying
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered birds
• ·A software company provided free training to small businesses on how to use its products
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·Local artists collaborated to create a large mural celebrating the city's cultural diversity
• ·Researchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body
• ·The city introduced a parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phone
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030