The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next year
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 25% over the past two years.
• ·Research indicates that gratitude journaling reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·A severe thunderstorm knocked out power to thousands of homes and businesses in the suburban area.
• ·Scientists at a leading university identified a new protein that could slow the spread of certain cancers
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a game between two rival teams
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevity
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days