A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly can improve skin health by reducing inflammation.
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·Researchers found that playing board games can improve cognitive function in people with dementia
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Engineers create water filter that removes bacteria and contaminants
• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast regularly improves academic performance in students
• ·Researchers developed a vaccine for a previously untreatable disease
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·A new history museum opened in the city featuring exhibits on local cultural heritage