A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world

The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phonesResearchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers

A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advanceThe national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink companyA local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building

The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare accessA tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments

Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.

A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.

Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.

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• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic straws entirely by the end of the year, replacing them with paper alternatives.
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A study revealed that eating a protein-rich breakfast keeps people full longer than a carb-heavy one
• ·Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressure
• ·A local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics
• ·A library started offering tech help sessions where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computers
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A grocery store started selling organic produce boxes delivered weekly to customers’ homes
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children