A scientist discovered a way to convert plastic waste into clean fuel

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export sales

Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission lawsA renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areasA tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communities

The World Health Organization updated its list of essential medicines to include new HIV treatments

A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new teamThe government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu

A new art gallery opened in the city center featuring works by emerging artists from around the worldWeather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor food festival over the weekend

A team of marine biologists attached tracking devices to sharks to study their migration routesLocal schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs

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• ·A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 26% in city centers
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning
• ·A bakery donated 500 pastries to a local homeless shelter during the holiday season
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety classes at local pool
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local historical society to document the restoration of a historic building
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel.
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·A city installed new recycling bins in 20 public parks to reduce littering
• ·A taxi company updated its fleet with hybrid vehicles that reduce fuel consumption by 25%
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping