The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family income

A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists

A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryA construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units

A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beansA school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

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• ·A coffee shop began selling breakfast sandwiches made with local eggs and bacon
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies made from its own fruit at local markets
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce
• ·Fashion show features designs by students from local fashion school
• ·A national park closed a section of a lake temporarily to stock it with fish
• ·Scientists developed a new vaccine to protect honeybees from deadly viruses
• ·International aid organizations sent 8000 medical kits to a country struggling with a public health crisis
• ·The local museum hosted a night at the museum event with special tours and activities
• ·Local businesses participated in a community fair to showcase their products and services
• ·Local schools organized a cultural exchange program with schools abroad
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A city improved its public transportation system by adding more buses
• ·City council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets