Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usualA famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours

The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountainsA school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12

A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysThe public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards

A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groupsA multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute

A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees fasterThe space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028

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• ·Freelance marketplace launches new feature for clients to hire freelance writers
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week can improve mental well-being in older adults
• ·Researchers found that eating dark chocolate in moderation has health benefits
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to improve indoor air quality
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·A new study showed that pet ownership can improve mental health in elderly people
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levels
• ·A major bookstore planned to hold author signings and reading events
• ·A hospital successfully performed a kidney transplant between two siblings using new matching technology
• ·A airline added more flights to a popular business destination
• ·A new public bike path opened connecting downtown to suburban parks spanning 12 miles
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked with local communities to protect natural habitats
• ·A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance to the tournament finals