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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• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A major airline announced more summer flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A study found that reading printed books improves comprehension more than reading e-books for most readers
• ·A construction project to renovate a library began
• ·A new shopping mall opened its doors attracting thousands of visitors on the first day
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical acclaim attracting over 11000 visitors on its first weekend
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·Research indicates that volunteering helps people feel more connected to community
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Bakery offers low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers