A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homesA local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families

A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skillsThe national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health servicesA major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissions

A new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shoppingA team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently

Local authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safety

A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief effortsA hotel started offering "work from hotel" packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet

A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music chartsA grocery store added a "zero-waste" aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containers

A fire department hosted a free CPR training class that certified 80 community membersA software company launched a new tool that helps small businesses create professional invoices

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• ·Researchers found that gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 35%
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A high school added a new course on environmental science to its curriculum
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book affordable local workshops
• ·A restaurant started offering family-style meals on weekends to encourage shared dining experiences
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new cars sold to be electric by 2035
• ·A smartphone app that helps users track their fitness goals added new features
• ·A global tech company said it will invest $3 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 50% by 2030
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·Police arrested seven individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·Fire department gives away smoke alarms to low income families
• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflation
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·Engineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%