A coffee shop started offering "bring your own mug" discounts to reduce disposable waste

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 survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·Local police seized over $1 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring.
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disease using advanced gene-editing tools
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·City officials approved a $360 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A software company offered a free trial of its program
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a suburban shopping mall, creating 15 new jobs
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults