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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• ·Police used drone technology to locate a missing hiker in a national park
• ·Shoe brand releases new line of shoes made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries or surgery
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 32% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mental health in people with anxiety
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease with 90% accuracy
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·Physicists conduct experiments to study black hole behavior
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach
• ·Art museum hosts first-ever exhibition of digital art by indigenous artists
• ·A museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them