The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate polio in three remaining countries
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million
• ·A multinational corporation announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A charity collected donations of toys for children in hospitals
• ·Two neighboring nations signed a historic peace deal after four years of diplomatic talks
• ·The government announced a grant program to help small farmers adopt organic farming methods
• ·A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation efforts
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a row
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·A community center opened offering free after-school programs for children from low-income households
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu