A smartphone company released a new model with a foldable screen and improved camera

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesA fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide

Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workersThe mayor announced a plan to plant 12000 trees in the city over the next four yearsA hotel chain started using eco-friendly cleaning products in all its properties

A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-ownersThe government announced tax deductions for businesses that donate to animal shelters

A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 6000 acres with no threat to nearby homes

A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational contentFashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textiles

Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

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• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A pet adoption center hosted an event that found homes for 35 cats and dogs in one weekend
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases, urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated.
• ·A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees faster
• ·A clothing store had a summer sale
• ·City launches bike sharing program with 500 stations across downtown areas
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of nuts daily reduces the risk of heart attacks
• ·Book publisher announces plans to release new series of children’s books
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A local theater showed foreign films
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development