A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.1% in September the lowest in 20 years
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homes
• ·An energy company announced it will close all coal-fired power plants by 2028
• ·Local police solved a series of burglaries in the suburbs using surveillance camera footage
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $12,000 for a local children’s hospital
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for patrons who can’t visit in person
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·The school district launched a program to help students with learning disabilities reach their potential
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4% interest rate for new customers
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader