The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·A local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·The national soccer team hired a new head coach with experience leading teams to international titles
• ·A university research team found that social media use can increase feelings of loneliness in young adults
• ·A major snack company recalled a popular product due to possible contamination with allergens
• ·The transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding
• ·A snowstorm led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights across the country
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·International aid groups are sending food supplies to regions affected by severe drought
• ·Researchers studied the impact of diet on gut health in children
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets