An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s

Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold caseThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds

College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole researchA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

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• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults that meets once a month to discuss popular novels
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities
• ·Scientists compare organic and conventional farming yields
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase accountability
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movement
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for energy-efficient homes
• ·A local library started a weekly storytime session for toddlers and their parents
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 42% since the start of the decade
• ·Scientists warned that ocean acidification is threatening coral reefs and marine life
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A museum acquired a valuable painting by a 19th-century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast, causing widespread power outages and forcing the evacuation of coastal communities.