A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030

A school started a debate club where students compete in regional debate tournamentsA tech company donated computers to a local elementary school for its computer lab

A national park reported record attendance during the summer months due to improved facilitiesA bakery started creating custom wedding cakes with handcrafted sugar flowersA construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new affordable housing development

A research study found that regular exercise can improve cognitive function in older adultsA café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey

A government agency launched a campaign to teach children about internet safety

A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuriesA school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling

A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photoA bakery introduced a seasonal line of pumpkin-flavored pastries that sold out within a week of launch

A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfortA scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months

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• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and art displays
• ·Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safety
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production of “Swan Lake” to sold-out crowds
• ·The transportation ministry added more security cameras to public transit stations
• ·A car manufacturer launched its first fully electric SUV with a charging time of under 30 minutes
• ·Environmental groups protested against a new industrial project near a protected forest
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A hospital opened a new urgent care center in a suburban area
• ·A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employees
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life
• ·A local bookstore hosted a book signing event for a celebrity author
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it