The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools
• ·A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debut
• ·The transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarter
• ·The university signed a partnership agreement with an international institution
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce speeding in residential neighborhoods
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Scientists studied how light pollution affects the migration of birds
• ·A fire at a chemical plant in the industrial district forced the evacuation of nearby neighborhoods; no toxic leaks were reported.
• ·Scientists study effects of different fertilizers on soil health
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A major airline said it will add 20 new international routes next year to meet growing travel demand
• ·A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the world