The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·Researchers found that drinking green tea regularly can lower the risk of certain diseases
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that fermented for 48 hours for better flavor
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A tech startup raised $4 million in funding to develop its AI language learning tool
• ·The government announced plans to build a new high-speed rail line connecting three major cities
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event, finding homes for over 50 dogs and cats.
• ·A fashion designer created a clothing line using recycled ocean plastic, raising $10k for ocean conservation
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Geologists warn of increased volcanic activity in Pacific Northwest
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists