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 city installed new traffic lights at busy intersections
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 94%
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·A construction company began work on a new apartment building that will include 200 affordable units
• ·A new study showed that 78% of office workers prefer a hybrid work schedule
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Chocolate shop releases limited edition truffles for holiday season
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·A coffee shop started a loyalty program that rewards customers with a free drink after 10 purchases