A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·A new study showed that writing by hand improves memory retention better than typing
• ·A photographer took photos of a local event that were published in a regional newspaper
• ·A large bookstore opened a new location with a dedicated section for graphic novels and comics
• ·A study found that taking short walks during work breaks improves productivity and focus
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win for their yearbook
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·A city planted more flowering trees along main streets to improve air quality and aesthetics
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 44% since the start of the decade
• ·A local hospital announced it will expand its emergency department, adding 20 new beds and hiring 50 more staff members.
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A community garden received a grant to build a new greenhouse that extends its growing season
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find local second-hand stores