A city council voted to increase green spaces by building three new community parks

A major music festival announced a cashless payment system to reduce food and drink wait timesA study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain

The government launched a grant program for pandemic-affected artists and cultural groupsA new app launched to help users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travelA severe thunderstorm hit the city damaging trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook with restaurant recipes that sold out its first print run

Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech

A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platformsA new video game was released and quickly became a top seller

The local government invested in improving public parks and green spacesA tech company announced a partnership with a car manufacturer to develop self - driving cars

Farmers faced challenges due to unexpected changes in weather patternsThe national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary

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• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A community garden started a youth program to teach kids about gardening and healthy eating
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuate
• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·A hotel chain announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations at all locations
• ·A hotel chain announced it will install electric vehicle charging stations at all locations
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A new podcast platform launched featuring exclusive content from award-winning journalists
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·A tech company released a software update to improve the performance of its mobile app
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Dance school holds winter recital featuring ballet and contemporary dance pieces