Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the yearLocal police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program

Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist teachers in creating lesson plansA severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas

The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption

A popular bakery chain announced it will open 30 new locations in coastal cities next springThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·Scientists identified a new strain of bacteria that could help break down plastic waste more efficiently
• ·Researchers found that spending time in nature reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·The government announced plans to build more bike
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving, setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends.
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·The country’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.7% in October
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·A fire department conducted a drill to practice responding to a large-scale emergency
• ·The government announced a new $600 million funding plan to support small businesses hit by recent economic downturns
• ·Researchers found a new oil spill cleanup method
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after seven days of intensive efforts
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture