The city started a program to fine people who litter in public spaces to keep the city clean

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal productsA hospital launched a program to help people quit smoking with free counseling and medicationA community organized a charity walk that raised $20000 for a local children’s hospital

A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery lifeHot weather in the northeast led to record attendance at public pools and water parks

A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time

The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schoolsResearch finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids

Camping store expands selection of eco friendly camping gear and suppliesMarine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans

School newsletter highlights student achievements in academics and sportsChemists create non toxic cleaning products safe for use around children and pets

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• ·A coffee shop partnered with a local charity to donate $1 from each drink sold on weekends
• ·A major bookstore organized a book signing event with a best - selling author
• ·Scientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes
• ·A tech startup raised $30 million to develop AI tools for climate research
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet reduces heart disease risk
• ·Research finds that gardening improves mood in people with depression
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care
• ·A cyclone in the Indian Ocean caused widespread damage to fishing villages and coastal towns
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·Doctors issued a warning about the rise in cases of heat-related illnesses during the summer months
• ·A bookstore hosted an author Q&A event that drew over 120 attendees interested in fantasy novels
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated foxes back into natural habitat
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens