A city organized a parade to celebrate its 200th anniversary

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reportedA study showed that eating more whole grains can reduce the risk of stroke by 18%

The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at homeVolunteers helped paint and repair a community center in a low-income neighborhood

A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts

Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air qualityA hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families

Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of JapanThe government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs

A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960sFirefighters rescued a family of five from a burning apartment building in the early morning

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• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·International leaders signed a new agreement to reduce plastic waste in ocean ecosystems
• ·Doctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·The government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen that is safe for coral reefs
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugees
• ·Football league announces expansion with two new teams starting next season
• ·A farmers market added a section for local artisans to sell handmade jewelry and crafts
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease