The city installed more streetlights to improve safety at night

A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s

Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold caseThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds

College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole researchA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

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• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A university opened a new sports complex with a gym, pool, and outdoor fields for students and faculty
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from false advertising
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·Research indicates that early reading programs improve literacy rates in preschoolers
• ·A heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residents
• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes
• ·A local animal shelter organized an adoption event, finding homes for over 50 dogs and cats.
• ·The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemic
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products reached a new high this year
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·A scientist developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months