A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make more eco-friendly choices.

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three monthsThe government passed a law to protect endangered sea otters from oil spills and habitat lossA restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year

Volunteers planted over 3000 trees in a urban park as part of a citywide reforestation effortThe central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of wildlife in the Amazon rainforest

A hospital successfully performed a heart transplant on a 7-year-old child using a donor organA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030

A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family incomeA new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production

A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book listsA strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

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• ·A study showed that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive development
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags reduces plastic waste by 80%
• ·A national park reported a record number of visitors during the summer months
• ·A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·Study shows that adding ginger to meals helps with digestion issues
• ·A clothing store donated 10% of its monthly sales to a charity supporting homeless youth
• ·A coffee shop began using reusable cups for customers who bring their own containers
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics
• ·The local zoo celebrated the birth of a baby giraffe as part of its endangered species program
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer package deals for travelers
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·The national archive released hundreds of previously classified documents about a historical event
• ·A retail store announced it would stay open 24 hours a day during the holiday shopping season
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years