The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in the rainforest
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global education programs
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·A musician’s new song became the most-streamed track of the week on global music platforms
• ·Pharmacists remind people to get flu shots before winter season
• ·Scientists developed a faster and more accurate test for a virus
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills
• ·Newsletter provides advice on preparing for winter storms
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to improve safety