Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel

A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights iconA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motoristsA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones

Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist seasonThe World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems

A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs

Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptopsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

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• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at community swimming pool
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·A city added more public benches in parks and downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·A tech company donated funds to support STEM education programs in schools
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areas
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A national forest service announced it will hire 50 additional rangers to patrol remote areas
• ·A television show received high ratings for its season finale
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade bread and pastries from local bakers
• ·A software company announced plans to expand its team by hiring 50 new employees
• ·Researchers studied the effects of air pollution on children’s health