The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste

Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforestA legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement

The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarterA hospital opened a new emergency department with state-of-the-art equipmentResearchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills

Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skillsThe national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row

A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research

The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against measlesA farmers market started a program to teach kids about farming

A hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient wait timesA national park reported an increase in the number of bald eagle sightings

A clothing store offered free alterations for customersA city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public parks

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• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable mugs
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults
• ·Astronomers share new images of Jupiter’s moons captured by space telescope
• ·A library added a makerspace with 3D printers and craft supplies for community use
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea daily may help lower LDL cholesterol levels in adults
• ·Research finds that spending time with grandchildren boosts happiness in seniors
• ·Study finds that essential oils like lavender improve sleep quality
• ·A school started a music program for students interested in learning an instrument
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to accommodate more patients
• ·A basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player
• ·The city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from over 50 different cultures
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories