The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks

A new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutesMarine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearA music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket salesFarmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spread

A study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart healthThe space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currents

A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups

The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhoodA major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities

A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 34%Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 7 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

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• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 500,000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system.
• ·A major car manufacturer unveiled its first fully electric SUV with a 500-mile range
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with local artisans to create handmade accessories
• ·A city added more parking spaces downtown to address complaints from shoppers and business owners
• ·Researchers found that listening to music reduces anxiety
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to store renewable energy for use when needed
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors that taught 50 people how to use smartphones and tablets
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next fall
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 34% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·Scientists collaborate with global teams to study climate change
• ·A government program helped homeowners install solar panels on their roofs
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu