A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·The national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free online
• ·Engineers created a new type of battery that can power electric vehicles for 500 miles on one charge
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·Apple announced the launch of its latest smartphone model featuring a more powerful processor and longer battery life
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of small batch craft beer industry in the area
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·A bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch
• ·A study revealed that excessive screen time is linked to poor sleep quality in teenagers
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that generates more energy