The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils

A new study showed that exposure to sunlight during the day helps regulate sleepThe city council approved the renovation of an old historical building

A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advanceScientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is environmentally friendlyThe school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties

Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skillsThe government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers

A popular fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to launch a new collection

Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stageA cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutes

A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling booksResearchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasA tech company launched a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needles

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• ·A major carmaker recalled 500000 vehicles over a potential brake system defect
• ·TV show wins best drama award at national entertainment awards
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that fixes bugs and adds new features
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• ·A new study showed teen social media use decreased by 8% in the past year with more time spent on outdoor activities
• ·A city council discussed building a community pool
• ·Geologists study impact of melting glaciers on sea level rise in Arctic region
• ·A study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%
• ·A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade in-flight Wi-Fi to faster speeds