A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled

A café started offering catering services for weddings, parties, and corporate eventsA government agency updated its tax filing website to make it more user friendly

A sports league announced plans to add two new teams in the southern region next yearA city added more benches in downtown parks for pedestrians to restA tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars

A farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visitsA museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station

A airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling software

A charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartmentsThe national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country

A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy productionThe city hosted an international food festival featuring dishes from different cultures

A new hotel opened in the mountains offering scenic viewsDoctors reported a decrease in the number of patients with a certain disease

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• ·A study found that playing video games in moderation can improve hand-eye coordination
• ·A popular social media app let users choose who can see their posts with new privacy settings
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan, including funding for roads, bridges, and airports.
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·Basketball team wins conference championship with last-second shot
• ·A city installed more streetlights in parks to make them safer for evening visitors
• ·The local museum hosted a special exhibition on ancient civilizations
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·Bookstore hosts author talk with Pulitzer Prize winning journalist
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 106°F
• ·A heavy sandstorm swept through the desert region reducing visibility to less than 500 meters
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research to find new treatments and cures
• ·The space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping for orders over $50
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital