A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

A study found that spending time outdoors every day improves mood and overall mental healthThe government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures

A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novelsResearchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the fluThe railway service announced discounted fares for senior citizens and people with disabilities

A new TV series based on a popular book became a hit with viewers around the worldA study revealed that eating fish twice a week can improve brain health and memory

A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 15 new dishes
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·The national basketball team won a key qualifier match to advance to the world championship
• ·Health experts released new guidelines suggesting adults get at least seven hours of sleep each night for good health
• ·A school started a robotics summer camp to teach students about coding and engineering
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adults
• ·A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new house
• ·A wildfire in a national park burned 8000 acres prompting evacuation orders
• ·A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelter
• ·The stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spending
• ·Ambulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid
• ·The local community organized a festival to celebrate the area’s cultural heritage
• ·Automotive company recalls specific car models due to faulty brake systems