Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin and cinnamon
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·A hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A local theater company announced a new season featuring classic plays and original works by local playwrights
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies
• ·A major bookstore planned to host author signings and book readings every weekend
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake to practice emergency responses