Gymnastics team wins gold medal at regional competition

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areas

A tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household itemsResearchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvestsScientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease

The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks

A well-known clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products by next yearAn energy company announced it would invest $3 billion in solar power projects over the next decade

A drought in the west led to a ban on outdoor watering for residential and commercial propertiesA study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds

The government increased funding for public transportation to add more buses during rush hourA museum displayed a rare collection of vintage cars from the 1920s and 1930s

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• ·Train company introduces Wi Fi service on all commuter routes
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline cars by 2035
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A hospital started a program to provide free health screenings for the public
• ·A bakery offered catering services
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can boost metabolism in adults
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·The stock market closed at a new high after a week of steady growth
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight meals
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city center
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to food banks