The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores

A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchenA bakery introduced low-sugar cookies with whole-grain flour, popular with parents

A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countriesA university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental scienceA taxi company added a "wheelchair-accessible" filter to its app for easier booking

A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired dresses for young adultsA library started offering "book rentals by mail" for homebound patrons

A farm started selling "honey sticks" as a healthy snack for kids at local schools

A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshopVolunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris

A famous singer released a charity single to raise money for disaster relief effortsLocal schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year

Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the airThe government released a report showing a 22% increase in renewable energy jobs

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• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·Firefighters rescue family from apartment fire caused by faulty electrical wiring
• ·Scientists found a new planet that may have the conditions to support life
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A software company released an update to its project management tool with new collaboration features
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbecue to raise funds for new emergency gear
• ·A local farm started selling subscription boxes of fresh produce delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Wednesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of products due to quality problems
• ·A professional runner set a new national record in the marathon at a recent race
• ·A basketball team won the national title for the third year in a row after a dramatic overtime victory
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers