A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainmentScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free onlineA major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall

Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll

The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnightThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites

A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countriesWeather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic petsThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

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• ·Opera house partners with local orchestra for production of modern opera
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·The government provided funding to repair a historic church
• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast burritos made with local ingredients
• ·A city announced plans to install 100 new public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·A new study showed that regular meditation can lower blood pressure in adults
• ·A small business owner launched an online store that now accounts for 60% of their total revenue
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on local businesses celebrating anniversaries
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing in a field with all passengers escaping unharmed
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness at an earlier stage
• ·The government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods
• ·Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Fitness center adds new weight training equipment and group classes
• ·A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student research