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 tech company announced a new partnership with a car manufacturer
• ·The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to two scientists for their work on developing mRNA technology used in COVID-19 vaccines.
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·The national railway service announced it would be upgrading its trains to provide faster and more comfortable travel for passengers.
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·A popular fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial additives from all menu items
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·The transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient models
• ·A famous actress announced she would produce and star in a new film about environmental conservation
• ·The local police department introduced a new community policing program
• ·A school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options
• ·Researchers found that children who attend preschool have better reading skills by third grade
• ·A museum hosted a night event with live music and food trucks to attract young visitors
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·A jewelry brand released a collection using recycled metals and ethically sourced gemstones
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals