A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·A charity collected donations of school supplies for children in rural areas
• ·A scientist developed a fast, affordable test for common food allergies
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·Study shows that owning a dog increases physical activity levels in seniors
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A local artist painted a mural celebrating diversity
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed thousands of dollars worth of goods
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications
• ·Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials
• ·A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibility
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of deep-sea fish that glows in the dark
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 45% since the start of the decade
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a biopic about a legendary civil rights activist