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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• ·A university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering
• ·The local zoo announced plans to build a new habitat for its group of endangered pandas
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters
• ·The police department launched a new campaign to raise awareness about road safety for cyclists
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·A tech startup raised funding to develop a new type of renewable energy storage
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·A school district purchased new digital textbooks for all middle and high school students
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by international tensions
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·Scientists developed a new method to purify water using solar energy