The city council approved a $110 million project to repair aging sewage systems

A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alertsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months

The government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial loggingA restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farmsVolunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project

The central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stabilityA renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of remote indigenous communities

A hospital performed the first successful liver transplant using a organ from a living donor

A community center offered free job training workshops for unemployed residentsHeavy rain caused a river to overflow its banks flooding nearby farmland

A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some peopleThe government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products

A museum offered free admission to students and teachers during the school yearA local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areas
• ·The transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system
• ·A bookstore chain expanded its online platform to offer audiobooks and e-books for free to members
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their carbon footprint to help customers make eco-friendly choices
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intake
• ·A famous author announced a new book that will be released next year after a 10-year hiatus
• ·The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animals
• ·Researchers found regular consumption of a certain fruit may lower heart disease risk by 20%