City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

A small town organized a cleanup event that removed 3 tons of litter from local riversA construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areasA social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news

A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a weekA bakery won first place at a national food expo for its innovative vegan chocolate cake

A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients

A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areasResearch finds that board games improve social skills in shy children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plasticCoast guard conducts hurricane drills in preparation for storm season

Book club discusses novel about social justice issuesEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal city

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• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·A company launched a new drone that can plant 10,000 trees per day aiming to combat deforestation
• ·A university started a new program focused on renewable energy research
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·A major airline announced new direct flights to several European cities to meet travel demand
• ·The local fire department held a fire safety training session for residents
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder