A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model

Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted drivingScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productionsA new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries

Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local cultureA government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next yearA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics

A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties

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• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central states
• ·City officials approved a $380 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A fashion designer released a limited-edition scarf collection inspired by local wildlife
• ·The government announced plans to increase funding for scientific research and innovation
• ·Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases birds of prey back into wild
• ·A national park closed three hiking trails temporarily to repair damage caused by recent wildfires
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $4 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·A musician’s new album received four-star reviews from major music publications
• ·A charity organization provided food aid to communities in need
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season