Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean water to 100000 people

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaSchools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalksThe WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contractA new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes

Marine 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 yearDoctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade

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• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A museum added interactive exhibits to make learning more engaging for children
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·The government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costs
• ·A bakery won a national award for its pastry making
• ·A hotel started offering eco-stays with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals
• ·The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and affordable housing
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials