A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring
• ·The city council banned the use of single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·Book publisher signs deal with debut author for young adult fantasy trilogy
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking green tea regularly may lower the risk of certain cancers
• ·A fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans
• ·The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Software firm releases new app to help small businesses manage social media
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A community garden won an award for its contributions to the local food system
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve language skills in toddlers