A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

A large hotel brand announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries to minimize plastic wasteThe country’s unemployment rate fell to its lowest level in 15 years due to job growth in tech and healthcare

A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attractionResearchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adultsA music festival organizer announced that all proceeds from next year’s event will go to wildlife conservation

The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgroundsA major car manufacturer revealed plans to build a new factory dedicated to electric vehicle production

Local police launched a campaign to educate drivers about the dangers of texting while driving

Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific OceanA research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people

A sports team signed a new star player from another teamA local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news

A bakery used locally sourced ingredients to make its productsA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

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• ·Chemists make cleaning products from natural ingredients like vinegar
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Scientists identified a new species of plant with potential medicinal properties
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·A tech firm partnered with a university to research ways to make AI more ethical and safe
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A city added more bike lanes to connect residential areas to downtown
• ·Local businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online