A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental healthThe government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures

A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novelsResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the fluThe railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the worldA study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory

A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit
• ·Archaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village
• ·A severe drought led to water restrictions in several communities across the region
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief