A city council voted to increase funding for public parks by 25% next year

Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countriesHospital opens new wing dedicated to pediatric care

Sports team signs star player to a five year contractWeather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areasUniversity unveils new research center for renewable energy

Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the countryStudy reveals that social media use affects sleep patterns in teenagers

Government introduces new policy to reduce plastic waste

Music festival draws over 50000 attendees over the weekendA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plans
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to create a limited-edition clothing collection inspired by the city’s skyline
• ·A musician recorded a song for a movie soundtrack that was nominated for an award
• ·A major airline revealed plans to add 15 new domestic routes by the end of the year
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next month
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A new report showed electric vehicle numbers on the road doubled over two years
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·The city’s public transport system added more express buses to reduce commute times