A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic waste

A museum displayed a rare collection of historical letters from a famous political leaderA local bakery started selling gluten-free bread made with locally sourced grains

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.0The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidaysA celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine

Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy billsA city implemented a new recycling program that accepts more types of plastic

A cyclone in the Pacific caused widespread damage to coastal villages

A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI tools for diagnosing diseasesA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festivalA team of marine biologists tagged dolphins to study their migration patterns

Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stressA famous actor donated their personal collection of films to a university library

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• ·Doctors advised people with allergies to avoid certain types of pollen during the spring season
• ·A major airline announced it will use more biofuels to power its planes and reduce emissions
• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A music festival raised $2.5 million for local animal shelters through ticket sales
• ·A tech startup launched an app that connects people with local farmers for home delivery
• ·Engineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficiently
• ·Students from a university won a national science fair with their environmental project
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·A city added more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·A fire department visited local elementary schools to teach fire safety to 300+ kids
• ·A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate