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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• ·The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages within 24 hours
• ·A major food company recalled a popular product due to a potential safety issue
• ·Hikers document rare wildflower species in remote mountain region
• ·A community center hosted a craft fair that featured works from 50 local artisans
• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers
• ·Local farmers markets reported a surge in customers looking for organic produce
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting infectious diseases in 15 minutes
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·The government announced a new $500 million funding package to support small businesses affected by recent economic challenges.
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·Scientists built a new solar power plant that can generate electricity for 50,000 homes
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·Opera company performs new production of well known classic