The government passed a law to protect consumers from high credit card fees

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from industrial facilitiesA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of women scientists throughout history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite designed to monitor climate changeThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood A-lister broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables reduces the risk of age-related vision loss

A city expanded its bike-sharing program to include electric bikes for longer trips

An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with childrenA study found regular meditation lowers blood pressure by 5 mmHg on average in hypertensive adults

Local residents celebrated a new community center opening with a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site

A severe heatwave swept the southern region prompting cooling centers for vulnerable residentsA new mobile game released became the most downloaded app in over 50 countries

(责任编辑：Health Bits)

• ·Local police organized a neighborhood safety patrol with volunteer residents
• ·A hospital announced it will add a new emergency department wing with 30 beds
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·A research study found that eating nuts can reduce the risk of certain diseases
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·Scientists reported that the global average temperature has risen by 1.2°C since the pre-industrial era
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Plant store offers tips for caring for succulents and cacti
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakes
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea trench off the coast of Japan