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 city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·A small business owner started offering online workshops to teach others how to start their own businesses
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local restaurants added a feature for dietary restrictions
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·The government announced it will cut taxes for middle-class families by 10%, starting next tax year, to boost disposable income.
• ·A poet published their first collection of works which received positive reviews from literary critics
• ·A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·The university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy