The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

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

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·Local restaurants reported a 25% increase in customers during the holiday weekend
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for independent documentaries
• ·Scientists developed a new test for early cancer detection
• ·A famous actor donated their personal collection of vintage cameras to a local museum
• ·Park rangers teach visitors about Leave No Trace principles
• ·Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults
• ·A grocery store added a self-checkout section to reduce wait times for customers
• ·The country’s education system introduced new assessment methods
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow, closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day with affordable sessions for 45 families
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.