A small boat capsized in a lake with all passengers rescued by a nearby rescue team

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·The city council approved plans for a new shopping mall
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to replace all single-use plastic bottles with glass containers
• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can pick fresh herbs and vegetables for cooking classes
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil drilling project in a protected area
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology
• ·Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of plant can be used to treat skin conditions naturally
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A study found that watching documentaries can increase knowledge about global issues
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·Police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of robberies that have been occurring in the downtown area.