A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

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 flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·Researchers found that regular swimming improves cardiovascular health in older adults
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Italian cuisine in the city’s historic district
• ·A luxury hotel chain planned to renovate all its hotels in the next two years
• ·Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition
• ·A golfer won a tournament by two strokes after a final round of exceptional play
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A popular music festival revealed its lineup including many world-famous singers
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·A global climate change summit concluded with 115 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 52% by 2030
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features
• ·A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutes