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 technology startup raised $20 million in funding to develop a new app that helps users manage their personal finances.
• ·A city promoted local businesses
• ·A national park reported a sighting of a rare bird species thought to be extinct in the area
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in the Amazon River
• ·Candle company creates scents inspired by tropical destinations
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 28% over the past two years
• ·Camping store sells lightweight gear for backpackers
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging vulnerable groups to get vaccinated
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·A wildfire in a forest preserve burned 5000 acres with no threat to nearby homes
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes