A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country
• ·The local zoo planned to build a new aviary for its collection of rare birds
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·A research team studied the effects of air pollution on children’s lung development
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·The government announced a new initiative to provide free internet access to all rural schools
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for special occasions with personalized edible decorations
• ·Study finds that reading to kids increases their vocabulary
• ·A group of parents organized a campaign to reduce screen time for children in schools
• ·A study found that spending time with grandchildren reduces depression in elderly adults
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·A fire department hosted a community barbeque to raise funds for new emergency response gear
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur in its clothing lines to promote animal welfare
• ·A gas leak at a residential complex forced 200 residents to evacuate temporarily
• ·Newspaper reports on growth of remote work in tech industry