A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the worldResearchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills

The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beachesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technologyA small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams

A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight managementThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers

Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster

A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a weekA famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart conditionFarmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather

The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournamentEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

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• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.9 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 49% by 2030
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to purify water that is cheaper and more effective than current methods
• ·Local government organizes clean up event for city parks
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program to provide care to patients in rural areas
• ·A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer for the environment
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with more stations
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on mental health in teenagers
• ·A city launched a bike safety program for kids with free helmets and lessons
• ·Researchers found that early childhood education has long term benefits for academic success
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication
• ·Engineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
• ·Paramedics receive new life saving equipment to improve emergency response