A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa

A major carmaker said it will stop gasoline car production by 2030 focusing on electric vehiclesA study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being

A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semesterScientists developed a way to convert plastic waste into fuel addressing global pollutionThe national soccer team won its first World Cup match defeating the defending champion 2-1

A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rainA new survey found 70% of consumers prefer brands prioritizing sustainability

A major bank announced low-interest loans for women and minority-owned small businesses

A study found sufficient vitamin D reduces respiratory infection risk by 30%A small business owner started selling their products in a national retail chain

A city hosted a sports tournament that brought teams from 10 different statesA tech startup released a new app that helps users find and book local experiences

A community garden partnered with a local restaurant to supply fresh produce for its menuA bakery started offering custom cakes for special occasions which became a top-selling service

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• ·Scientists identified a new enzyme that helps the body break down fat more efficiently
• ·Hikers find ancient petroglyphs in remote canyon area with no previous recorded history
• ·A major tech company revealed its latest smartphone model with advanced features
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1400 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A new movie received four nominations at a major film awards show
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with local ingredients
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries
• ·A new study showed that owning a dog reduces the risk of heart disease in older adults
• ·The government announced plans to repair aging water pipelines in rural communities
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce