The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivityScientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus

The school district provided training for teachers on mental health supportResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residentsThe government started a program to help people quit smoking

A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farmsDoctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive

The community center offered free tutoring for students

A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weightA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·A team of historians found a letter written by a famous president during the Civil War
• ·Community group organizes festival to celebrate local culture and traditions
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·A tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor helping 10 million children by 2030
• ·Local police solved a decades-old cold case using advanced DNA technology
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·A coffee shop began offering free refills to customers who bring their own reusable mugs
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a new animal hospital specializing in exotic pets
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights