The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

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 locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI ethics
• ·Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy flooding
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural areas
• ·A clothing brand announced it will take back old clothes for recycling or reuse
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1000 new employees in the next year
• ·Scientists developed a new method to remove oil spills from coastal beaches more efficiently
• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $600 million
• ·A new study indicated that meditation can improve concentration and focus
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient
• ·A local fire department held a fire safety workshop for residents teaching them how to prevent and respond to fires