A new species of plant was discovered in a tropical rainforest

Global health organization releases new guidelines for preventing respiratory illnessesLocal farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniques

Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real timeInternational space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity

City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesPolice department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards

Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilitiesResearch shows that stretching after exercise reduces muscle soreness by 50 percent

Electronics store offers back to school discounts on laptops and tabletsWildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area

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• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·The government passed a new law banning single-use plastics in public spaces, with enforcement starting next month.
• ·The city’s public library added more online resources for students learning from home
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks reduces stress in city residents
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve customers with disabilities
• ·Candle company releases new scents inspired by mountain forests and ocean breezes
• ·A hotel chain replaced single-use toiletries with refillable containers in all rooms
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A musician released a live album recorded during a sold-out concert tour across the country
• ·Local schools will extend after - school programs to support working parents
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A sports equipment store began selling used gear at discounted prices to make sports more accessible
• ·Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life
• ·Major airline adds three new routes to European destinations