The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour

Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adultsA local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyThe national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A severe drought in the western region has led to water restrictions with residents asked to limit water usage

A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 43% since the start of the decadeA construction project to renovate an old library began this week

A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloadsA farmers market hosted a cooking demonstration featuring local chefs

A hospital started a program to help patients quit smokingA national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish

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• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close early
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar-powered water heater for rural homes
• ·Local newspaper publishes special section on 100 year history of the city
• ·Bakery introduces gluten free pastries made with almond and coconut flour
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·Research shows that stretching before exercise prevents muscle strains
• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program
• ·A new study revealed that eating more fruits and vegetables lowers the risk of heart disease
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 45 cities across the globe
• ·A fire at a historic theater was contained by firefighters saving most of its original architecture
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·The military conducted rescue operations in areas affected by a hurricane
• ·Toy store hosts character meet and greet event for kids during weekend