A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating
• ·A airline offered discounts for passengers who book flights during off peak times
• ·The government provided low-interest loans to small businesses recovering from a natural disaster
• ·A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste
• ·A gym offered free trial memberships to encourage people to start exercising
• ·Researchers found that regular swimming improves cardiovascular health in older adults
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·A city installed new benches and water fountains in public parks to improve visitor comfort
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history
• ·A local newspaper won a state journalism award
• ·The postal service announced it would increase the price of first-class stamps by 3 cents
• ·A construction company built a new fire station in a growing neighborhood
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025