Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy

The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural tiesOpposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms

A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reformThe foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial disputeInternational observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency

The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agenciesA regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid

Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections

The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilitiesA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

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• ·A local basketball team won the state championship after a come-from-behind victory in the final
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to support local food bank
• ·Pet store hosts adoption event for rescue dogs and cats
• ·Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 40 countries over the next year
• ·A software company released an inventory-tracking tool for small retailers
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic.
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·The military announced it will host a youth leadership camp for high school students
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with native fish species
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·An oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery