A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year

Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adultsThe national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final matchA new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growthA historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture

Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drugA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

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• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets including one in the habitable zone
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software
• ·The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to document the city’s food scene
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·Study finds that using essential oils can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and moves to national playoffs