Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste

A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film schoolThe stock market rebounded 1.2% after a day of losses driven by positive economic data

A charity organization distributed hot soup and blankets to homeless people during a cold snapScientists developed a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in 15 minutesThe city introduced a new parking app that lets users reserve spots in advance

Researchers published a study showing that eating berries reduces the risk of age-related memory lossA major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods

The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators

A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s bookA charity organization distributed 5,000 blankets to homeless shelters ahead of winter

Researchers found a potential link between daily walking and reduced risk of type 2 diabetesA popular clothing brand announced it will phase out plastic packaging by the end of next year

A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countriesA university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A local business association organized a networking event
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from a museum in Europe
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s promotional materials
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey
• ·A local farm began selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market using excess fruit
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce energy use during peak hours
• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·The government launched a program to help farmers adopt more sustainable practices
• ·Astronomers detect signs of habitability on exoplanet located 300 light years away
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households
• ·The transportation department announced plans to build a new subway line to connect the airport to the city
• ·A local café started serving craft beer and wine in the evening