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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• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers
• ·Toy company releases educational games that teach coding to elementary students
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies helps develop their listening skills
• ·Local police started a campaign to reduce speeding in residential areas
• ·A team of researchers found a new way to purify water using sunlight that is 50% more efficient than existing methods
• ·The education department launched a free online tutoring program for students struggling with math
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations
• ·Doctors recommended reducing screen time before going to bed to improve sleep quality
• ·Medical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease
• ·A local community center hosted a free health screening event for residents over 65
• ·A public library announced it will loan out gardening tools and seed packets to residents
• ·A construction company finished building a new bridge that reduces travel time between two towns
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·A study found that eating nuts regularly is good for heart health
• ·A new study revealed that getting enough natural light during the day improves mood