Highway department starts road repair project on busy interstate highway

A city introduced a ban on single-use plastics including plastic bags straws and utensilsRenewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year

A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year recordA team of researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills using biodegradable materialsThe government launched a program to encourage households to install solar panels with tax rebates

A flood in the eastern region damaged 500 homes and disrupted transportation networks for a weekA survey found that 70% of citizens support investing more in renewable energy to reduce carbon emissions

A company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA new fashion brand launched a collection inspired by traditional patterns

The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areasA tech company released a new laptop with improved performance

Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand droughtThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

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• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site to ensure freshness for customers
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its library
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck using garden produce
• ·Study reveals that spending time with pets reduces feelings of loneliness
• ·Research shows that getting enough sleep improves athletic performance
• ·A famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novel
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees
• ·A group of scientists warned that rising sea levels could submerge coastal cities within the next 50 years if carbon emissions are not reduced.
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a severe thunderstorm with strong winds for the weekend
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free coffee to passengers during morning commutes
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends