Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·Farmers used new irrigation techniques to improve crop yields during dry months
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A streaming service added a collection of documentaries about wildlife conservation
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly book swap events for community members
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who implement water-saving irrigation systems
• ·A construction company began work on a new hospital wing dedicated to mental health services
• ·A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to split fares with friends
• ·Track and field athletes set personal bests at regional invitational meet
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Public transport fares will increase by 5 percent from next year
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease