Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film

A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculumA startup company launched an app that helps users track their daily calorie intake and exercise

A heatwave in the southwest pushed temperatures to 106 degrees for six consecutive daysResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiberThe government passed a law to protect endangered birds from illegal hunting and habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwideVolunteers cleaned up over 1500 pounds of trash from a local river during a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would keep interest rates stable to avoid disrupting economic growth

A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art galleryThe postal service announced it would hire additional staff to handle the holiday mail rush

A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy mealsResearchers found that using reusable bags instead of plastic bags can reduce plastic pollution by 80%

A city started a program to plant flowers in public spaces to improve the urban environmentA severe tornado touched down in a small town destroying several buildings and injuring a few residents

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• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new public library in the northern neighborhood
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers
• ·A construction company built a new school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 1.5 minutes
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·Local farmers markets reported a 35% increase in attendance this summer, as more consumers seek fresh, organic food.
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A farm started offering tours to teach visitors about sustainable agriculture practices
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure improves mood in people with seasonal affective disorder
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test for food allergies using a small blood sample
• ·The government increased funding for cancer research
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·A major bank announced it will offer student loan forgiveness programs for customers who work in public service jobs for five years.