The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area
• ·A heatwave swept across southern regions, with temperatures reaching record highs and prompting heat advisories.
• ·City implements new recycling program that accepts hard to recycle plastics
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect the environment
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13.5% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional ones
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of bread made with local grains
• ·Researchers found that eating avocados regularly can lower bad cholesterol levels
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create athletic wear for women
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce more original TV shows and movies
• ·A team of explorers completed a journey across the Arctic
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school