The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions

A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next yearThe city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on quantum computing

A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a weekScientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat headaches and migraines

The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products onlineA bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience

A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes warm in winter and cool in summer

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• ·A music award ceremony honored the top artists of the year
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 15-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour
• ·A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra academic support
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is more environmentally friendly and longer-lasting
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all grocery stores and retail shops
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in the city creating 120 new jobs
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a fifth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team