A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesBook publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month

Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the countryThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer monthsThe World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

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• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential breakthrough in treating a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology
• ·Lifestyle magazine includes tips for saving money on utility bills
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·The education ministry introduced a new program to train teachers in mental health support
• ·Police seized $50000 worth of counterfeit goods in a raid on a downtown market
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert
• ·A tech startup announced it will release a new smart home device next quarter that controls lighting and temperature
• ·Tech company releases smart home device that monitors and adjusts indoor air quality
• ·A university awarded scholarships to 50 first-generation college students
• ·Book publisher releases biography of iconic civil rights leader
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program
• ·Doctors used gene therapy to treat a patient with a rare genetic disorder
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Juice bar adds new menu items made with local seasonal fruits