Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber

The government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwideVolunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growthA renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery

A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees to help them integrateThe railway service announced it would add more trains during peak hours to reduce overcrowding

A new movie received positive reviews from critics and is expected to attract large audiencesA study revealed that drinking herbal tea can help reduce anxiety and promote better sleep

A city banned single-use plastic straws in restaurants and cafes to reduce plastic wasteAn airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes

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• ·The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safety
• ·A new social media platform launched that focuses on sharing educational content
• ·A city council approved funding to repair potholes on 15 major roads
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building
• ·Local community groups organized a cleanup effort to remove plastic waste from the city’s main river
• ·A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime
• ·Researchers found that singing in a choir improves mental health and reduces stress
• ·A community organized a charity run that had 300 participants and raised $12,000 for cancer research
• ·The city announced plans to repave 50 miles of roads and repair potholes
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Camera store offers beginner photography workshops on weekends
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Geologists predict increased seismic activity in volcanic region over next year
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills