Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·Major electronics retailers announced early Black Friday sales starting in early November
• ·Bus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·Car companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles
• ·A library’s graphic novel section became the most borrowed collection for teens
• ·A charity collected 1,500 winter coats to distribute to children in need
• ·A library added a collection of books in multiple languages to support immigrant families
• ·A museum displayed a collection of ancient artifacts from a foreign country
• ·A famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run
• ·A study found that children who read for at least 30 minutes a day perform better in school and have stronger language skills.
• ·A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversary
• ·Farmers reported record yields of wheat due to improved seed technology
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids
• ·The government released a new report showing that air quality in major cities has improved by 25% over the past five years.