A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes
• ·Researchers at a leading university developed a new battery technology that charges 10 times faster than current lithium-ion batteries
• ·A gym added new weight training equipment
• ·Scientists found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure in stressed adults
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·A study revealed that cat owners have lower levels of stress and anxiety than non-pet owners
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic accidents and road hazards
• ·Track and field athletes win multiple gold medals at state championship
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers
• ·A research team studied the impact of air pollution on respiratory health
• ·A farm began selling homemade jams and preserves made from excess fruit to reduce food waste
• ·A farm began using hydroponics to grow vegetables indoors year-round