Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production
• ·The government introduced new regulations to ensure food is free from harmful chemicals
• ·A drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with 3D-printed sugar flowers
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·The government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases
• ·A national park closed some trails temporarily for maintenance
• ·A musician performed at a local music festival alongside national acts
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A musician released a new album that topped the streaming charts within 48 hours of its release
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A city expanded its bike lane network to make cycling safer for commuters
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses