The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·A scientist developed a biodegradable packaging material for food products
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs and honey at a weekly farmers market
• ·A tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reduction
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Roman artifacts on loan from a museum in Rome
• ·A sports team hired a new assistant coach with expertise in strength training
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce and star in a new film about environmental conservation
• ·A local newspaper launched a digital subscription service to expand its readership