A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·The postal service introduced a next-day delivery service for packages sent within the same state
• ·Researchers found that students who eat breakfast perform 20% better on math tests
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·A school started a chess club that placed second in a regional tournament
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollution
• ·A golfer won their first major tournament after a sudden-death playoff
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·A major sports equipment brand announced it will use recycled materials in 80% of its products
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·Research finds that drinking warm milk before bed improves sleep quality
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information.
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling