Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·The city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier
• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells
• ·Pet sitting service offers overnight care for pets while owners travel
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 100,000 times in its first week
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on 10 downtown buildings
• ·The national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·The national rugby team hired a new coach with experience in international competitions
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training
• ·A study found spending time with grandchildren reduces depression risk in elderly adults
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area