A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A scientist developed a new type of battery that is safer and more durable than current modelsA pet store started offering "exotic pet supplies" for owners of reptiles and birds

A restaurant added a "vegan menu" with 10 new plant-based dishesA school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE programA tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language through games

A community garden donated 100 pounds of green beans to a local senior centerA bakery introduced a "low-sugar cookie" that was popular with health-conscious customers

A coffee shop hosted a "coffee tasting event" where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee

A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental scienceWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies

A charity organization started a program to help homeless people find stable housing and jobsScientists observed that a popular bird species is changing its migration route due to climate change

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• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old devices towards new purchases
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage their remote teams more efficiently
• ·Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reported
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from nightclubs and bars in residential areas
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A software company launched a new project management tool that integrates with popular apps
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about environmental issues
• ·A school district hired a new PE teacher to add yoga and kickboxing classes
• ·Researchers developed a new blood test that can detect early signs of Parkinson’s disease
• ·A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries to meet growing customer demand