The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers
• ·A museum opened a space exploration exhibit
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·Researchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A school district started a mentorship program where high school students tutor elementary school students
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery
• ·A community garden donated 300 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer