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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• ·Volunteers cleaned up 6 miles of hiking trails in a national park removing trash and debris
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A new park was opened to provide more green space for residents
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·A hotel added a fitness center with cardio machines and free weights for guests
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·Local authorities announced plans to build a new hospital in a rural area addressing the shortage of medical facilities
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·A major tech company revealed its latest smartphone model with advanced features
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on space exploration
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·A critically acclaimed author released a new novel exploring themes of family and identity