A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

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 locations

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• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 42% more efficient than current models
• ·The government introduced new regulations to reduce food waste in restaurants
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·Doctors discovered a new treatment for arthritis that reduces pain and inflammation
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival