Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortage
• ·Astronomers shared new images of a black hole captured by a global network of telescopes
• ·A professional soccer player signed a five-year contract with a European club worth $80 million
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flower decorations
• ·A community center started a cooking class for seniors to teach healthy meal preparation
• ·A new bridge over the river will reduce traffic congestion
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A new study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance in students
• ·Tennis tournament attracts 10 former top 20 ranked players to compete
• ·A tech company partnered with a local school to provide coding classes for students
• ·A school started a foreign language program
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 10 new locations in small towns this year
• ·A local theater company performed a musical in a public park for free
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·A new report showed college graduates entering tech increased by 15% in the past year