The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural areaA study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more information

The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cerealsA museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous inventionA coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens

A space agency successfully landed a rover on Mars to search for signs of ancient lifeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its trains to include more comfortable seating

A new movie starring a popular actor was released and earned $50 million on its opening weekend

Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can improve skin health and reduce wrinklesThe stock market received a boost from positive news about a new trade agreement

A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfireScientists developed a new method to recycle plastic bottles into durable building materials

Local schools organized a fundraiser to buy new musical instruments for the school bandThe national opera company performed a new production that received rave reviews from critics

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• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry from local artisans, supporting 10+ creators
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·Swimming team wins national championship for third year in a row
• ·A study revealed that drinking chamomile tea before bed can help people sleep longer and better
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes 99 percent of contaminants
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several neighborhoods
• ·A charity organization built temporary housing for families displaced by a volcanic eruption
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits with locally grown greens and vegetables
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout round
• ·A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safely