The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·The national library added 10000 new books to its collection
• ·Engineers design new flood protection system for coastal cities
• ·A construction company began work on a new wastewater treatment plant in the suburbs
• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with 3D-printed sugar flowers
• ·A survey revealed that 70% of people plan to take a vacation within the next six months
• ·The city introduced a new recycling program to reduce waste
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a local nonprofit
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·The government released a new report showing that air quality in major cities has improved by 25% over the past five years.
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·City council votes to add more bike lanes on major roads to promote cycling
• ·A car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2 percent due to lower food prices
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animals