Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers
• ·Scientists discovered that a common household item can be used to filter microplastics
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·The government provided grants to eco-friendly businesses
• ·A new art museum opened in the city center featuring modern and contemporary works
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A popular social media platform added a new feature to block unwanted messages
• ·A city added 10 miles of bike paths connecting residential areas to downtown
• ·A taxi company offered free rides to veterans on Veterans Day as a way to show appreciation
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season
• ·A prolonged drought forced farmers to switch to drought-resistant crops to save their harvests
• ·The government passed regulations to prevent companies from using false advertising
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses