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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• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 each
• ·The government offered tax breaks to homeowners who install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A major event center hosted an international conference this week
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·Scientists found that listening to nature sounds while working improves productivity
• ·The school district launched an anti-bullying program in all schools
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·International teams are collaborating to address climate change challenges
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniques
• ·Chemists develop new sunscreen formula that is reef safe and water resistant for 8 hours
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools