The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·A tech company donated 800 old computers to local schools to upgrade their computer labs
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons
• ·Art museum hosts exhibition featuring works by 20th century painters
• ·The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·The local fire department held a training session for residents on how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A tech firm announced a partnership with a school district to provide coding workshops
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with affordable housing units
• ·A large tech company announced it will invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects over the next five years to achieve carbon neutrality.
• ·A severe thunderstorm caused power outages for 65000 residents in the eastern region
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs
• ·Public library launches digital archive of local newspaper articles from the 1900s