Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·Plant store offers workshops on indoor gardening for apartment dwellers
• ·Survey shows 75 percent of students prefer hybrid learning models over full in person classes
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for creating energy efficient homes
• ·Scientists found a way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 10 years
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A farmers market started a “kids’ corner” where children can learn about farming through hands-on activities
• ·A local library started offering free computer classes for senior citizens