The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week

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 airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print runLocal residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentA study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults

A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months

A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservationA government program helped small businesses adopt digital payment systems

A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the cityA city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars

A tech company released a new app that helps users create and share budget plansA farm started selling homemade honey and beeswax products at local farmers markets

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• ·A team of veterinarians provided free health checks for pets at a community center
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients with chronic pain manage symptoms without opioids
• ·Research finds that drinking green tea improves focus and concentration
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A tennis tournament was canceled due to rain forcing organizers to reschedule matches for the next day
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·Local police arrested three suspects in connection with a series of burglaries that have been plaguing the city’s suburbs.
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce
• ·The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standards
• ·Film festival announces lineup including works from 25 countries
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws