A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Doctors recommended that people limit their intake of sugary drinks to prevent obesity
• ·A vet clinic added a 24-hour emergency service to meet the needs of pet owners in the area
• ·Doctors successfully treated a patient with a rare genetic disorder using gene therapy
• ·A hotel chain started offering eco-friendly packages for environmentally conscious travelers
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next year
• ·The city hosted an international soccer tournament with teams from 12 different countries
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·The city introduced a new program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements