The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year

A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all elementary students next yearA photographer captured photos of a rare bird species in a nearby nature reserve that were featured in a wildlife magazine

A hotel started offering discounted rates for guests who stay for more than three nightsA musician released a new single that reached the top 10 on regional music streaming chartsA grocery store added a section for locally grown produce to support small-scale farmers

A fire department conducted a training exercise that involved simulating a multi-alarm building fireA software developer created a new app that helps users track their monthly spending and savings goals

A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh vegetables to a local homeless shelter

A fashion boutique started selling handmade clothing items created by local designersResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubberCoast guard conducts search and rescue drills in preparation for hurricane season

Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activismEngineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities

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• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·A city added more streetlights in residential areas to improve safety
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Research shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent
• ·Community center provides free computer literacy classes for unemployed adults
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·A track and field athlete won three gold medals at the regional games in sprint and long jump events
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires
• ·A wildlife group protected endangered foxes
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A new video game streaming service launched with a library of over 500 classic games
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·Dietitian recommends adding leafy greens to daily meals for essential nutrients
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront