City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·Research shows that art therapy reduces PTSD symptoms in military veterans
• ·A heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·A severe heatwave swept the southern region prompting cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Doctors developed a new cream that reduces pain and swelling from arthritis
• ·A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for children
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hall
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·A bookstore started a book club for teens focused on young adult fiction
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·A museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years