A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms

A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticityThe national weather service warned of a possible tornado in the central states this weekend

Scientists discovered a new type of bee that pollinates crops more efficiently than othersThe city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streetsA major clothing brand announced it will offer sizes from XS to 6XL to be more inclusive

Researchers found that playing the piano improves hand-eye coordination in childrenThe government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen with SPF 30 or higher even on cloudy daysThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materialsThe railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance

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• ·Scientists discovered a new plant species with potential medicinal properties
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·Researchers calculated that using a reusable water bottle saves over 150 plastic bottles per year
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·The government passed a law to reduce noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A scientist developed a new method to clean up oil spills using naturally occurring bacteria
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension
• ·Ambulance service offers free first aid classes to community members
• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·A strong hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal illness, offering free shots at local clinics.
• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%