The national economy grew by 3.2% in the last quarter, exceeding economists’ expectations.

A charity organization launched a drive to collect books for schools in developing countriesThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy daysLocal businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversary

A professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometownThe government introduced new laws to protect endangered sea turtles from fishing nets

A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books

Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on recordThe city held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances, music, and food from various countries

A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorderThe government announced plans to repair over 500 miles of damaged highways this year

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Study reveals that reusable containers save households money
• ·Study reveals that using reusable containers saves average household $300 yearly
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A musician released a music video that received 1 million views on YouTube in one week
• ·Major hotel chain commits to eliminating single use plastics in all locations by 2026
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has tripled in the past two years
• ·A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects brain health in older adults
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in the Great Barrier Reef are showing signs of recovery
• ·Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The national football team won an important match last night
• ·A construction company used sustainable building materials to construct a new office building