A community garden donated 75 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programsA popular sandwich chain announced plans to open 28 new locations in southern states next year

Researchers found that daily consumption of Greek yogurt can improve gut health in adultsThe national rugby team won the regional championship after a last-minute try in the final matchA new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings

The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growthA historic bookstore in the downtown area was renovated to preserve its 19th-century architecture

Major electronics retailers announced they will extend their holiday return policy to 60 days

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new immunotherapy drugA new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 13% over the past five years thanks to conservation

Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precautionDoctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident

A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hoursThe government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

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• ·A museum hosted a vintage car exhibit
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of old buildings to beautify the city
• ·A city hosted a holiday parade that featured 50 floats and was watched by 10,000 people
• ·A school added a robotics lab where students can build and program their own robots
• ·Volunteers organized a cleanup event to remove trash from a popular local lake
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·Hospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·TV show wins best comedy award
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own blueberry days that attracted families from nearby cities
• ·A national park closed a campground temporarily due to a wildfire risk