A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Cycling race attracts professional riders for 100 mile course through countryside
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free returns for online orders
• ·The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A local hockey team won the national championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·A well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel
• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A city launched a campaign to reduce litter in public areas
• ·A coffee shop began using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against a seasonal virus
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·A construction project to build a new airport terminal with more gates began