Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwideVolunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growthA renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery

A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateThe railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding

A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiencesA study revealed that drinking herbal tea can help reduce anxiety and promote better sleep

A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic wasteAn airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes

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• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new cold brew made with locally sourced beans
• ·Local farmers markets started offering online ordering and curbside pickup for customers
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 10% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks
• ·A small business owner expanded their online presence by launching a YouTube channel to showcase their products
• ·A tech company launched a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperature
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that drew 600+ attendees
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare lung condition using a new laser therapy
• ·A new study showed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than digital devices
• ·A tech company announced it will partner with a nonprofit to provide tech training to unemployed individuals
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary