Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling internationally
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·Furniture store uses bamboo to make eco friendly bedroom sets
• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·Local farmers markets started selling homemade cheese and dairy products from local farms
• ·A construction project to renovate an old library began this week
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers with crop losses
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at local craft fairs
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global food waste
• ·A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of fresh herbs to a local soup kitchen to support their meal programs
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $8 billion into the economy to support job growth
• ·A museum organized a night event with music and art installations to attract younger visitors