The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly products

Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focusThe city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes

A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international citiesA local artist painted a large mural on a downtown building to promote unityThe stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changes

A charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn countryScientists developed a faster test for a common respiratory illness

Local schools switched to reusable lunch containers to reduce waste

The national basketball league announced changes to its playoff formatResearchers found that eating olive oil daily reduces the risk of heart disease

The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scamsA major bookstore announced it will host monthly book clubs for different age groups

Doctors recommended that people with high blood pressure monitor their salt intakeThe community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain

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• ·The city banned single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members get weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup effort along the coast, collecting over 5 tons of trash and plastic waste.
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal peppermint mocha that became a top seller during the holidays
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing depression symptoms
• ·A retail store announced it would donate 10% of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel magazine
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A new study revealed that meditation can lower blood pressure in middle-aged people
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year, including several sequels to popular franchises.
• ·A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax products