A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.3 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.6 hours to 1.25 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products

A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibilityA scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials

A pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet ownersA restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

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• ·Librarians host story time sessions for young children every weekend
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 32
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A library added 5,000 new books to its collection including 1,000 titles in foreign languages
• ·Researchers found that learning a second language improves cognitive function in children
• ·A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language development
• ·Paramedics use new portable defibrillators to save heart attack patients
• ·Movie studio releases teaser trailer for upcoming superhero film
• ·City officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival
• ·City hosts Fourth of July parade with floats and marching bands
• ·The national volleyball team won a key match securing their place in the world cup
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local design school
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable thanks to government economic policies
• ·A tech startup raised $50 million to develop renewable energy storage solutions