Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major cities

The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted drivingA social media platform added a feature to let users schedule posts across multiple accounts

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential usersA study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills

The government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat

Engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes

A major airline announced new direct flights to popular international citiesA local artist painted a large mural on a downtown building to promote unity

The stock market experienced a minor dip after news of trade policy changesA charity raised funds to build a new school in a war-torn country

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• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movement
• ·A popular online store added a line of eco-friendly cleaning products made from natural ingredients
• ·Radio station launches podcast about local history and folklore
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart disease
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutions
• ·A university football team hired a new head coach with 10 years of experience in college athletics
• ·The government invested $500 million in wind energy projects across the western states
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·A fashion boutique started offering personal styling services for customers who need outfit advice
• ·A city launched a recycling program for plastic film and bags, which were previously not accepted
• ·The city implemented a new program to compost food waste from restaurants and households
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment