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 tech company partnered with a school district to provide free laptops to low-income students
• ·A popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·The national postal service announced it would be increasing delivery fees to cover rising operational costs.
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day
• ·A community garden hosted a workshop on how to grow herbs and use them in cooking
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·The community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·The government announced a new program to help students pay for higher education
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·A car accident in a parking garage resulted in minor injuries for three people
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale