A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient

Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warningThe government announced a middle-income family tax cut to boost consumer spendingA study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers

A local animal shelter rescued over 100 pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new foldable-screen smartphone next quarter

A global gender equality summit concluded with a pledge to close the pay gap by 2035

A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next yearA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·The school district announced it will hire more counselors to support students’ mental health
• ·The postal service announced it would extend holiday shipping deadlines to accommodate late shoppers
• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A fashion store started selling accessories made by local artisans to support the community
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·Art museum hosts exhibit of modern artworks from emerging artists worldwide
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A farm sold organic eggs
• ·The city’s public transport system added more buses to reduce overcrowding