A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects

Scientists found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health by reducing air pollution exposureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to reduce food waste at home

A museum hosted a workshop on historical crafts allowing visitors to learn traditional skillsA local bakery won a national award for its signature pastry at a food industry eventEngineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river

The postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rushA celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals

Researchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentThe government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic

A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring recipes from their restaurant which quickly sold out its first print run

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• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from scams
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their origin to help customers support local farmers
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·A new species of fish was identified in a freshwater lake
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A musician performed a free concert in the park that was attended by over 500 people
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a winter storm that will bring snow and ice to northern regions
• ·A local theater showed a documentary about local history
• ·Study shows that using blue light filters on devices improves sleep quality in teens
• ·A study found that eating a handful of walnuts daily can improve brain function
• ·The World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Football team names former player as head coach for upcoming season
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults