The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A major clothing brand launched a campaign to promote body positivityScientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus

The school district provided training for teachers on mental health supportResearchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residentsThe government started a program to help people quit smoking

A popular coffee chain announced it will source coffee beans from sustainable farmsDoctors developed a new surgical tool to make operations less invasive

The community center offered free tutoring for students

A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weightA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A musician performed at a charity event that raised $25,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new menu item made with locally sourced ingredients
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based fish sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and ballet
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·A new study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for college students, according to a education research group.
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Cycling event draws participants of all ages from across the state
• ·A tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the western region
• ·A new museum exhibit about space exploration opened today
• ·The government announced tax cuts for low-income families
• ·A bakery used local ingredients to make its bread and pastries