The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.

A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shippingA city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate

A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteriaA pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" to help low-income pet owners feed their animalsA restaurant started offering "happy hour" specials on appetizers and drinks

A school district started a "mentorship program" where teachers mentor new educatorsA tech startup released a new app that helps users find local events and activities

A community garden hosted a "pumpkin carving contest" during Halloween

A coffee shop started selling "nitro cold brew" for a smoother, creamier coffee optionLocal authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6 tons of trash

A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 millionA new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities

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• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve skin health
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A community garden started a composting program that reduces its waste by 40%
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical care to patients in a remote village
• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve mood
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near Earth
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry that gained 5000 followers
• ·High school students created an app that helps seniors access local healthcare services
• ·The national volleyball team won the continental championship beating their opponent in three sets
• ·A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its products