A museum hosted a workshop on traditional pottery making led by a local artist

The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effortA school district introduced a new lunch program offering more plant-based meal options

A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprintA heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to over 100 degrees for five consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic made from corn starch

The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would eliminate single-use plastics from all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable for the next quarterThe government announced plans to upgrade rural internet infrastructure to match urban speeds

A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwideA team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area

A new mobile payment app gained 1 million users within its first month of launchLocal farmers started using drone technology to monitor crop health and optimize irrigation

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• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·Researchers found that early education has a positive impact on children's future
• ·A community garden started a seed library where residents can borrow and return seeds to grow their own plants
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·A software company released a new update for its photo editing tool with advanced filters
• ·A city added more bike repair stations in parks and near bike lanes
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groups
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure boosts mood in people with SAD
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The city announced plans to repair 25 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoods
• ·Study finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percent
• ·A national park extended summer hours
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from music critics
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·The city introduced a new parking system to reduce traffic congestion downtown