A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste

A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leaderA local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidaysA celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine

Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy billsA city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic

A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseasesA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festivalA team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns

Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stressA famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library

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• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain for the weekend
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local volunteer opportunities
• ·The city introduced a new parking app to help drivers find available spots
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A community garden donated 120 pounds of peas to a local food bank
• ·Bird watchers spot endangered woodpecker in national forest
• ·A hospital started a pediatric care program
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A community garden hosted a herb drying workshop to teach residents how to preserve herbs
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones
• ·Doctors created a new treatment for eczema that reduces itching and inflammation
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open locations in several Asian countries