A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the worldResearchers found that sleep deprivation can impair decision-making skills

The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beachesAn oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technologyA small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams

A study showed that drinking water before meals can help with weight managementThe postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers

Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster

A singer released a new album that topped music charts within a weekA famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart conditionFarmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather

The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournamentEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

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• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patients
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities
• ·The space agency successfully landed a probe on a comet to collect samples
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep sea fish living near hydrothermal vents
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial information
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults