Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·Scientists discovered a way to use bacteria to break down oil spills more quickly
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress levels
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 23%
• ·A local bookstore hosted a author signing event for a newly released novel
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·A study showed that online learning can provide more flexible education options for students with disabilities
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for a children’s hospital
• ·Running club hosts 10K race to raise money for children’s hospital
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.