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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• ·Dance school holds annual recital featuring performances by 300 students
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·Study shows that natural lighting in classrooms improves student test scores
• ·A toy company released a new line of building sets designed to teach kids about engineering
• ·A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better academic performance
• ·A school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools
• ·The government announced plans to build a new port to increase trade with Asian countries
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for families
• ·Researchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A tech company donated 200 computers to a school district serving low-income communities
• ·A national park started a guided tour program led by park rangers
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make compost for a local community garden
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A government program helped renters find affordable housing