A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks

A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait timesA study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain

The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groupsA new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travelA severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run

Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech

A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platformsA new video game was released and quickly became a top seller

The local government invested in improving public parks and green spacesA tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars

Farmers faced challenges due to unexpected changes in weather patternsThe national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary

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• ·A school started a music program that provides free instrument lessons to students from low-income families
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A research team found that air pollution can have a negative impact on children’s lung development and long-term health.
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology to build parts of a new building
• ·A city added more public parking spaces in the downtown area
• ·A sports league announced it would introduce video replay reviews for controversial calls
• ·A grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Experts warned that rising temperatures could lead to more frequent heatwaves this summer