Scientists have discovered a new type of bacteria that can break down plastic waste in record time

A community organized a "cultural exchange day" where residents shared food and traditions from 25 countriesA grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section

A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbookA hotel added a rooftop bar with city skyline views, becoming a popular spot for localsA musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster relief

A construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutesA study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understanding

A small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countries

A city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sortingCity officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes

A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing anxiety symptomsA famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month

The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival teamFirefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts

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• ·A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all ages
• ·A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern states
• ·A severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $8.5 billion in hydrogen fuel technology over the next decade
• ·A new survey found 65% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Middle school organizes field trip to science museum for students
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee and tea to passengers during morning commutes
• ·A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years
• ·A hospital started a support group for families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations
• ·The government passed a law to protect wildlife habitats from commercial development