A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based milk alternatives like oat and almond milk
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A local high school’s debate team won the national championship after competing against 80 teams
• ·A library added a new section dedicated to graphic novels and comic books
• ·Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A tech company released a software update to fix security flaws in its popular operating system
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·Scientists developed a new rapid test for a viral infection that gives results in 15 minutes
• ·A hospital started a support group for cancer patients
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics
• ·Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility by 40% in arthritis patients
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank