The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all food service establishments

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science centerScientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s diseaseCommunity center provides free summer camps for kids from low-income families

Tennis tournament attracts top players from 25 countries to coastal resortStudy shows that gardening improves hand-eye coordination in young children

Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners

Police department launches campaign to raise awareness about bicycle safetyA tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion

A famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movieThe government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $150 million

A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

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• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·A survey found that 68% of consumers prioritize buying products from eco-friendly brands
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·A city implemented a congestion charge to reduce car use and lower air pollution levels
• ·The national ballet company performed a new production to critical acclaim
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for exhibit by local contemporary artists
• ·A local bookstore offered discounts on books during a holiday sale
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·A local theater announced it will show classic movies every weekend during the winter
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·Florist delivers free flower arrangements to hospital patients on Valentine’s Day
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers