The United Nations released a report showing a 12% reduction in global poverty over five years

A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisineWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees

A team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting sea levelsThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 yearsA charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of Africa

Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is waterproof and breathableThe city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools

Researchers found that listening to music while studying helps improve test scores

A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping on all online ordersAn international aid group delivered 10000 tons of food to a country facing famine due to conflict

A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next yearA study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuriesA tech company announced 1000 layoffs as part of a restructuring to focus on core products

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• ·A severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A team of marine biologists discovered a new coral reef in a remote part of the ocean
• ·Archaeologists discovered a ancient burial site with artifacts from a prehistoric civilization
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Radio station launches podcast series about local history and folklore
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record
• ·A farm started selling its produce to a regional grocery store chain
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·A clothing store started selling its products online through a new website
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals
• ·A local newspaper expanded its coverage to include more neighborhood news stories
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding