A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices, demanding government support to cover production costs.
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in physical stores
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that can control all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Newspaper profiles local entrepreneur who started business from garage
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·The government announced tax breaks for small businesses to encourage growth
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold front that will bring freezing rain to the south
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with indigenous artists to create new collection
• ·A grocery store started offering online recipe suggestions based on the items customers have in their cart
• ·Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costs
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·An international aid organization delivered emergency food supplies to regions affected by drought
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies