The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agencies

A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatusA city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world

A traditional craft fair was held to promote local artisans and their handmade productsA new opera based on a historical event opened to critical acclaim from music criticsA cultural exchange program allowed students to travel to other countries to learn about different traditions

A museum acquired a rare painting by a 19th-century artist for $5 millionA city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from 50 different cultures

A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season after high ratings in its fourth season

A cultural organization launched a campaign to preserve endangered traditional languagesA tech company announced a new feature for its social media platform

A national park offered guided tours led by park rangersA bakery introduced a new flavor of ice cream for the summer season

A construction project to build a new bridge over a river beganA research study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health

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• ·A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 600 classic titles
• ·A government program helped homeowners install energy-efficient windows
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains nuts and spices in reusable containers
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·Local authorities started a recycling program for batteries and electronic waste
• ·A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next year
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice