A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce

The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income studentsA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hackingThe transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 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

(责任编辑：吴越)

• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting COVID-19 variants
• ·The national basketball league announced a new TV deal worth $1 billion
• ·Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI
• ·The city council announced plans to plant 10000 new trees
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in children
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage parents to vaccinate their children against whooping cough
• ·A hotel started offering staycation packages for local residents with discounts on rooms and amenities
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2034 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·Study shows that gardening reduces symptoms of depression in older adults
• ·A construction company used recycled materials to build a new shopping center
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood
• ·International organizations donated $20 million in aid to support communities affected by a recent hurricane
• ·A wildfire was contained after firefighters worked for a week to control the blaze