Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·A major airline filed for bankruptcy protection after struggling with high fuel costs and low passenger numbers
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A major music festival announced its lineup for next summer, featuring some of the world’s top artists and bands.
• ·A city added 10 miles of new bike lanes to connect residential neighborhoods to downtown businesses
• ·Students achieved record exam results in this year’s national tests
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 8% in the past year, with more time spent on outdoor activities.
• ·Motorcycle show features custom bikes from local builders and national brands
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of butterfly in a nearby nature reserve
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A local artist created a series of murals highlighting the city’s history of civil rights
• ·Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing
• ·A charity organization launched a campaign to end homelessness
• ·An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainment
• ·Local community groups organized a fundraiser to build a new playground for disabled children
• ·A popular streaming service added thousands of new movies and TV shows to its library
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior