A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapyA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses

A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centersLocal police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events

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• ·A severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas
• ·A new species of plant was discovered in a tropical rainforest
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A public library announced it will loan out power tools and gardening equipment to residents
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to four European cities by the end of the quarter
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A new study indicated that eating breakfast helps maintain a healthy weight
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children
• ·Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winter
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine
• ·Research indicates that early music lessons improve math skills in kids