The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint landscapes like a famous 19th-century artist
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October
• ·The transportation department added 20 new electric buses to its public transit fleet
• ·A hotel renovated its lobby to include a modern seating area and coffee bar for guests
• ·Florist offers special arrangements for upcoming holiday celebrations
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·Scientists discover new species of frog in Amazon rainforest with unique coloration
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Dance school puts on holiday performance with live music
• ·A gymnast won the all-around gold medal at the national championships with a near-perfect score
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation