A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhood
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·International aid groups sent 5000 tents and blankets to families displaced by a recent wildfire
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 75 minutes
• ·Local police solved a theft case using DNA evidence from a crime scene
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a local farm to source organic coffee beans for their products
• ·A research study found that spending time in forests can reduce stress hormones in the body
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line
• ·A construction company built a new fire station
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public education
• ·A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presence
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·A school district hired a new physical education teacher to expand the PE program