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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• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·A national park started a program to teach visitors about native plant species
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued 20 animals from a zoo that was forced to close due to financial issues
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·Local residents celebrated a new community center opening with a gym library and youth club
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·Coast guard rescues fishermen from capsized boat in Atlantic Ocean
• ·A gym offered free fitness classes for first responders during the month of September
• ·A major music festival revealed its lineup including award-winning artists from around the world
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A city council approved funding to repave 25 miles of residential roads damaged by winter weather
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to recycle electronic waste