A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste

A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leaderA local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidaysA celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine

Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy billsA city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic

A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseasesA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festivalA team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns

Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stressA famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library

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• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans
• ·A bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to a new city
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair that taught 500 children about fire prevention
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Engineers unveiled a prototype of a zero-emission public bus designed to operate in urban areas
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Volunteer group distributes blankets and food to homeless people during cold snap
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·Local police launched a program to educate teens about the dangers of drunk driving
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·A grocery store started offering organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers