A school district added after-school programs

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves problem solving skills in children
• ·A major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall
• ·A social media platform rolled out a new feature to help users identify and report fake news
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade candles online that shipped to 30 states
• ·Candle company donates portion of sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A leading financial institution predicted that the country’s GDP will grow by 2.8% next year up from 2.1% this year
• ·Local government plants 1000 trees to improve air quality in urban neighborhoods
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·A tech company released a software update with new features for its users
• ·The city council announced plans to add more bike lanes on main roads to promote cycling
• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless individuals find permanent housing and employment