The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils

A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleepThe city council approved the renovation of an old historical building

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendlyThe school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stageA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

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• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A group of volunteers organized a clean - up event along the riverbank
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·A gym offered online fitness classes
• ·A fashion designer used recycled materials to create a new collection shown at a major fashion week
• ·A tech company developed a new virtual reality device for entertainment
• ·The city announced plans to repair 25 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month-long exhibition
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that helps diagnose skin conditions
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·A famous director announced a new film project based on a true historical event