A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 45 stand-up comedians from 10 countries

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world eventThe stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by international tensions

A charity raised funds to support animal shelters that care for abandoned petsScientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of a common type of cancerThe city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phones

Researchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagersA major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advance

The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company

A local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown buildingDoctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a groundbreaking surgery to separate conjoined twins, a procedure that took 12 hours.

The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.A group of environmental activists organized a peaceful protest in the capital, calling for stricter laws to protect endangered species.

A famous author announced the release of their highly anticipated new novel, which will hit bookstores in December.Local schools will introduce a new curriculum focused on mental health education starting next semester, officials confirmed.

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• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safety
• ·A professional golfer won their first major championship, defeating the world’s number one player in a dramatic final round.
• ·A local café started serving plant-based milk options for customers with dietary restrictions
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·A gym started a program for people with disabilities to help them stay active
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 15 regional radio stations
• ·Track and field athletes win 10 medals at regional championship meet
• ·A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults
• ·A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two years
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·A tech company released a software update that adds new security features
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent