A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skills

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentA farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website

A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and childrenA airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast

A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areasA university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest

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• ·A local theater company performed a musical adaptation of a classic children’s book
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening reduces symptoms of anxiety in older adults
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·Tech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages
• ·The local police solved a long - standing criminal case
• ·A study found sufficient vitamin D reduces respiratory infection risk by 30%
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·Scientists developed a new method to convert plastic waste into fuel
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses damaged by a tornado
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·A coffee shop offered bring your own mug discounts, reducing disposable cup use by 50%
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 33%
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 8 tons of trash
• ·A vineyard started offering wine tasting tours with guided walks through the vineyards
• ·A tech startup developed a new device that monitors the quality of drinking water at home