A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics

A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homesThe government provided funding to repair a historic lighthouse on the coast

A local restaurant won a James Beard Award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest regionA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar bear habitats

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.2% the lowest in 25 yearsA charity raised $1.2 million to build schools in rural parts of India

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that repels stains without harmful chemicals

The city council voted to increase funding for after-school programs in public schoolsThe government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy

A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated children’s section and storytime eventsResearchers found that learning a second language at a young age improves cognitive abilities

The city implemented a new program to collect and recycle food waste from householdsA famous singer announced a world tour to promote their latest album next year