Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure

A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the worldResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide

A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employmentAn airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelersA study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors

The government increased funding for mental health hotlines to provide 24/7 supportA bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600

Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly

The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next yearBasketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game

Study finds that listening to classical music improves focus while studyingLocal government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter

Clothing brand launches sustainable line made from recycled ocean plasticArchaeologists unearth ancient pottery fragments at site near historic village

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• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Park rangers offer night hikes to observe nocturnal wildlife
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·A farm started selling honey from its own beehives at local stores and markets
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·International relief organizations are sending medical teams to areas hit by a severe earthquake
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at public beaches
• ·A local community college started offering free nursing courses for unemployed adults
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A new study showed that social isolation can increase the risk of mental health problems
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults
• ·Pharmacy extends hours during flu season to serve more patients
• ·The government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by storms