The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A major airline announced new in flight services to enhance passenger comfort
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students
• ·A soccer club signed a star player for a record $150 million transfer fee
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·Scientists found that a certain type of bacteria can help plants grow better in poor soil conditions
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseas
• ·Pharmacy offers free delivery of prescription medications for homebound patients
• ·A farmers market added a food truck section
• ·A small business owner expanded their store to include a gift shop section with local products
• ·A charity collected toys for hospital kids
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A research study found that volunteering can improve mental health