A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030

The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterwaysA new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing

Local farmers markets started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessibleThe government passed a law to ban the use of harmful pesticides in protected wildlife areasA tech startup created an app that helps users find and donate unused household items

Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutesThe local theater group announced plans to perform a classic play in parks across the city

A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests

Scientists identified a gene that may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s diseaseA startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

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• ·The city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hours
• ·A popular streaming service announced plans to produce 50 new original shows next year
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·The national volleyball team won a decisive victory securing their spot in the Olympic Games
• ·A city hosted a cultural festival that featured music dance and food from 25 different countries
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·The government built new schools in growing suburbs to reduce overcrowding in existing schools
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·Researchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes
• ·A new study found that reading for 30 minutes each day can reduce stress levels by 68%, according to research from a psychology institute.
• ·Research shows that practicing gratitude improves mental health over time
• ·Park rangers offer guided hikes to teach visitors about native plants
• ·Marine biologists work to protect coral reefs from pollution
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods