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 popular bakery chain announced it will open 25 new locations in coastal cities next spring
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to create a limited-edition clothing collection inspired by the city’s skyline
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·The president announced a new bilateral agreement with neighboring countries to strengthen regional security cooperation
• ·A local artist painted a mural to celebrate the city’s cultural diversity
• ·Engineers built a new dam to provide flood control and hydroelectric power to a region
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building
• ·The transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year