The transportation department announced plans to build a new bus terminal in the city center

Park rangers lead guided tours to observe wildlife in their natural habitatPharmacy offers walk in flu shot clinics for busy professionals during lunch hours

Fashion designer showcases new collection inspired by traditional African textilesStudy finds that working in green offices boosts employee productivity by 15 percentFirefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month

Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic wasteOceanographers study effects of rising sea temperatures on coral reef ecosystems

Bookstore hosts author signing event for newly released mystery novel

Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patientsLocal schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability

A famous chef opened a new restaurant focusing on traditional dishes from the Mediterranean regionWeather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas

A hotel chain announced it will stop using single-use toiletries to reduce plastic wasteThe country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors

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• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 45 cats and dogs
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·A local artist created a large mural on a city wall to honor the contributions of essential workers
• ·A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·Biologists track migration of monarch butterflies using tiny GPS devices
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen to prevent skin cancer
• ·The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and households
• ·Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobs
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops to help people learn new skills