The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of town

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic watersSoftware firm launches project management tool designed for small creative teams

Gardening center offers workshops on growing herbs indoors during winter monthsBasketball team wins state championship after comeback victory in final two minutes

Study finds that listening to classical music while studying increases test scores

Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trashA golfer won a tournament after sinking a 45-foot putt on the final hole

A hospital announced it will add a new trauma center wing with 35 bedsResearchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure by 12% in hypertensive patients

The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentalsA clothing brand announced it will stop using leather in all its products immediately

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A research study found that eating a diet rich in fruits and vegetables can lower the risk of certain types of cancer.
• ·A hospital started offering virtual physical therapy sessions for patients recovering from injuries
• ·The community organized a beach cleanup that collected 5 tons of trash and plastic
• ·The city banned smoking in all public outdoor spaces including parks and beaches
• ·A study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social skills
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship after a thrilling overtime match
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect that helps pollinate rare plants
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·Research indicates that regular stretching reduces muscle soreness
• ·Medical researchers developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness
• ·Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
• ·Students organized a food drive that collected over 10000 pounds of non-perishable items