A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made salad kits to make healthy lunches more convenient
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Weather conditions led to an increase in wildfire risks in the western region
• ·A local business association organized a networking event for small business owners
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on candle making for beginners
• ·A local museum opened a new exhibition showcasing ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A research team studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·A new high-speed rail line opened connecting three major cities and cutting travel time by half