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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• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stalls
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 185-mile race
• ·A famous singer announced a residency at a Las Vegas casino starting next year
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode and faster loading times
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendees
• ·Scientists developed a safe and efficient way to recycle old batteries
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury
• ·The government released a report showing a 18% improvement in air quality in urban areas
• ·The government offered grants to small businesses that develop eco-friendly products
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet