The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

A study found learning a second language improves children’s problem-solving skillsThe national parliament debated a new bill to increase funding for mental health services

A major airline announced it will offer carbon offset programs for passengers to reduce flight emissionsA new survey found 75% of people prefer shopping in physical stores over online shoppingA team of scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills more efficiently

Local authorities installed new traffic cameras to reduce speeding and improve road safetyA famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts

A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions

A new report showed the number of home sales increased by 12% in the past six monthsA community organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 500 bags of trash from local streets

A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store creditA library hosted a "tech help for seniors" session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones

A farm installed solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce energy costsA fire department conducted a fire safety workshop at a local elementary school

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• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab discovered higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea sediment than previously recorded
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·A new highway opened connecting two major cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes
• ·Running club hosts 10k race that raises $50000 for local food bank
• ·Car manufacturer unveils electric SUV with range of 400 miles on single charge
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s waterfront
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030
• ·The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought