A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databasesResearchers found that eating fatty fish twice a week can improve brain function

The city announced plans to repair 20 miles of sidewalks in residential neighborhoodsA tech company launched a new smartphone with a waterproof design and longer battery life

A thunderstorm caused power outages for 30000 residents in the central region

The government provided financial aid to ranchers affected by drought conditionsMovie studio announces release date for live action adaptation of popular animated film

Power company offers free energy audits to residential customersSurvey reveals that 60 percent of travelers plan to take international trips next year

Theater group stages free outdoor production of Shakespeare play in city parkBiologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters

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• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·A new survey found that 69% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in algebra that has puzzled experts for decades
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems and eye diseases early
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A bakery introduced a low-sugar cookie that was popular with health-conscious customers
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating breakfast helps children focus in school
• ·A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting sea levels
• ·The national space agency tested a new landing system for future lunar missions
• ·A bookstore expanded its collection of books in foreign languages
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2200 years
• ·Bakery introduces gluten-free croissants made with almond flour
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash