A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks near schools to keep children safe
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Survey shows majority of employees want more flexible work hours post pandemic
• ·The city hosted a food festival featuring dishes from over 50 different cultures
• ·A coffee shop added specialty teas
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·The government provided grants to businesses that develop eco-friendly packaging
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1800 new employees for its cybersecurity division
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·Camera store sells used cameras at discounted prices for beginners
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Google introduced a new language model capable of translating 100+ languages with near-human accuracy
• ·Local police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring