The city hosted a global summit on reducing plastic waste in oceans and waterways

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·Art gallery showcases works by local artists with disabilities
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on a distant planet to collect soil samples
• ·The central bank announced it would be lowering interest rates to stimulate economic growth and encourage borrowing.
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·Astronomers detected a new planet that may have conditions suitable for life
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A construction company finished building a new shopping center that includes 20 retail stores
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting sea levels
• ·The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines
• ·A team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure
• ·A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic pets
• ·A study showed that online learning can help students in rural areas access college prep courses