The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with family
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by a drought
• ·A bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting COVID-19 variants
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music art displays and food trucks
• ·Scientists found that certain types of music can help improve focus while studying
• ·A major tech company revealed its latest smartphone model with advanced features
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.5 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 45% by 2030
• ·Police department launches campaign against distracted driving
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking