Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Tea shop imports rare white tea from remote regions of China
• ·A group of volunteers cleaned up over 2 tons of trash from a local beach during a weekend event
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·The community center hosted a job fair with local employers hiring for various positions
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·City hosts parade to celebrate local heritage and culture
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·A new study showed that listening to podcasts while commuting can reduce stress levels
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams
• ·Electronics store offers back-to-school discounts on laptops
• ·Bird watchers record sighting of endangered eagle in state park