A city planted 100 new trees along a major street to improve air quality and provide shade

Engineers developed a new type of asphalt that absorbs rainwater to reduce floodingThe government released a report showing a 24% increase in renewable energy jobs

A supermarket chain started selling pre-packaged meal kits for four people at $25 eachA study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students

A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three daysA tech company allowed employees to choose their own work schedules with flexible hours

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless youth with 50 beds

The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on environmental themesThe WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A golfer set a new course record with a score of 62 during a professional tournamentA hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues

Researchers found that yoga can improve flexibility and reduce joint pain in arthritis patientsThe public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who travel outside rush hour

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Research indicates that spending time with friends improves overall well being
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter
• ·Basketball team wins state championship after double-overtime game
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·International teams are collaborating to address climate change challenges
• ·Doctors used 3D printing to create a custom implant for a patient with a bone defect
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked international team
• ·Scientists developed a new method to grow crops in areas with limited water
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albums
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·The UN General Assembly adopted a resolution calling for global cooperation to end poverty by 2030
• ·Paramedics use new blood clot treatment device to save stroke patients
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions
• ·A team of archaeologists found ancient tools used by early humans in Africa
• ·A charity raised 1 million dollars for children’s education projects