The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

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 locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A hospital started a support group for patients with chronic illnesses
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered plant species in national parks
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·Community center offers free classes in computer skills for seniors
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the western neighborhood
• ·The school district launched a program to help students with learning disabilities reach their potential
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·A local school won a national award for its innovative environmental education program
• ·Researchers published a study linking regular fruit consumption to better skin health
• ·Marine researchers documented a rare sighting of humpback whales in a coastal bay
• ·Tech giant Apple unveiled a new laptop with a more powerful chip and longer battery life
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel