Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film schoolThe stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data

A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snapScientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutesThe city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance

Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory lossA major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods

The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators

A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s bookA charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter

Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetesA popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

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• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop with a flexible screen
• ·A major airline announced a new route to a popular tourist destination
• ·A singer’s new album debuted at number one on global music charts for two weeks
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A community organized a charity auction that raised $8,000 for a local animal shelter
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Fitness center offers group classes like Zumba and spin
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·The government announced grants for farmers to switch to organic pest control methods
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A tech company announced it would release a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·Survey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year
• ·A fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported