Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

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 usual

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• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month
• ·Astronomers discovered a new asteroid that orbits the sun every 3.5 years
• ·A drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·Track and field athletes win medals at regional championship
• ·A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record
• ·Researchers found that hiking in mountainous areas improves cardiovascular health
• ·The fire department responded to a large fire at a warehouse storing construction materials
• ·A major airline announced it will increase the number of flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·The local government introduced incentives for businesses to go green
• ·Local authorities reported a 17% drop in crime rates over the past seven months citing improved community policing
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·The country’s trade surplus grew by 9% in the third quarter due to increased export demand
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects people's food metabolism