A school district added after-school programs

Local farmers market introduces weekly workshops on organic gardening techniquesTech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income householdsMajor coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next year

Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuries

Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novelsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

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• ·A smartphone company announced a new model with a longer battery life and better camera
• ·A city added more public Wi Fi hotspots in parks and community centers
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·Retailers introduced mobile checkout apps to reduce lines during holiday shopping
• ·A new study showed that regular participation in team sports improves social skills in children
• ·Ambulance service adds new stations in underserved rural areas
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A team of historians published a book about the country’s history
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-1
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·The central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stability
• ·Local residents voted for a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and tech
• ·A renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13500 visitors on its first weekend
• ·A community garden donated 180 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A hurricane brought 105 mph winds to coastal areas damaging harbors and marinas
• ·A famous musician announced a farewell tour with concerts in 40 cities across the globe