A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize

A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family incomeA tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations

A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alertsResearchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six monthsThe government passed a law to protect old-growth forests from commercial logging

A restaurant chain announced it would source 100% of its meat from sustainable farmsVolunteers planted over 5000 trees in a national park as part of a reforestation project

The central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stability

A renowned photographer opened an exhibition showcasing images of remote indigenous communitiesA severe hailstorm damaged cars and roofs in several neighborhoods across the city

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of othersThe government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new technology and resources

A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collectionA local farm began selling fresh produce directly to consumers through a community-supported agriculture program

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• ·A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A group of students organized a protest to demand action on climate change and more sustainable policies in schools.
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.3 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Local schools added mindfulness classes to help students manage stress
• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses games to teach vocabulary
• ·The prime minister attended a summit on global energy security in Europe
• ·A farm started selling organic eggs from its own chickens
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·A historic library in the downtown area was renovated to preserve ancient manuscripts and books
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Toy company releases interactive robot that teaches coding to kids
• ·The national soccer team played a friendly match against an international team