The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently

The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championshipA fashion brand launched a new line of activewear for women

A city installed more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centersA research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development

A bookstore offered a subscription service where customers receive a new book every monthA farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers

(责任编辑：关心妍)

• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock
• ·Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models
• ·The national space agency shared new images of a distant galaxy captured by its latest telescope
• ·A major airline announced plans to replace its older planes with more fuel-efficient models
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starter
• ·A winter storm dumped 20 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for three days
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 11000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A local community started a community garden to provide fresh produce to low-income families
• ·Travel magazine lists top hidden travel destinations for budget travelers
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·The space agency announced plans to send a rover to explore a distant asteroid
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·Weather conditions caused delays in shipping and delivery services across the country
• ·Local police solved a series of thefts in the downtown area