The transportation department announced plans to repair and upgrade several major highways to reduce traffic congestion.

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsResearchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities

The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from householdsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next yearDoctors developed a new treatment for migraines that reduces the frequency of attacks

The local zoo welcomed a new baby gorilla born as part of its conservation programScientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes

The city held a street festival with live music, food stalls, and craft vendors

A new study revealed that practicing yoga can improve flexibility and reduce back painResearch finds that reading before bed helps improve sleep quality in adults

Dance studio hosts summer camp for kids interested in hip hop and balletElectronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns

Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend tripStudy shows that eating nuts daily lowers risk of heart disease in middle aged adults

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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A school started a recycling competition between classes to encourage more recycling
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adults
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce their energy use at home
• ·A grocery store added self-checkout lanes to reduce wait times for customers
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·Car dealership offers test drives of electric vehicles
• ·The prime minister met with international leaders to discuss global energy security
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0
• ·A new study indicated that remote work options have led to higher job satisfaction among employees
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families
• ·The school district decided to replace old school buses with electric ones
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for special occasions with personalized edible decorations