A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

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 locations

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• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·Theater group performs children’s play at community centers for free
• ·The federal bank provided low-interest loans to small businesses affected by inflation
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides
• ·Local schools installed new security systems including metal detectors and surveillance cameras
• ·A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrate
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·A streaming service added a library of classic foreign films with English subtitles
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poets
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating senior pets
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry