A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

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 areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers 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 harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

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 locations

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• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A local community college started offering free welding courses for unemployed adults
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy
• ·A tennis player won their 22nd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·Theater group puts on outdoor production of Romeo and Juliet in city park
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A high school science club won a national award for their project on renewable energy storage
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·Bus company updates schedule to include more stops in suburban neighborhoods
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs