Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition

A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildingsA survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging

A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communitiesThe transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsArchaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt

A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next yearHealth officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas

A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role

The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housingA new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities

A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performanceA local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food

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• ·A coffee shop used compostable cups
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top players from 15 different countries
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in elementary school students
• ·Astronomers share new images of distant galaxy captured by space telescope
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can store 50% more energy than current models
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·Teachers are receiving additional training to integrate technology into classroom lessons
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults
• ·Researchers discovered that drinking herbal tea before bed improves sleep quality
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animals
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·A new study revealed that practicing mindfulness meditation reduces symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder
• ·Movie studio releases trailer for highly anticipated sequel to popular film
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults