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 banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A farmers market hosted a festival featuring local music and food
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A major sports league announced changes to its rules to improve player safety and reduce the risk of injuries.
• ·The government started a program to help people quit smoking
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A music festival announced plans to use solar power for its stage equipment
• ·A study revealed that dog owners walk an average of 2500 more steps per day than non-owners
• ·A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekends
• ·A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwide
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the mountains of Costa Rica
• ·Scientists discovered that a common mushroom has properties that boost the immune system
• ·The city started a “no littering” campaign with fines for people who throw trash on streets
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary