Weather experts reported that this year’s summer has been the hottest on record

Scientists discovered a new species of frog that can change color to match its surroundingsThe city started a program to fine people who litter in public parks

A major clothing brand announced it will offer free alterations for all customersResearchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderlyThe government planned to build 5,000 new affordable housing units in urban areas

A popular social media platform added a new feature to create and share photo albumsDoctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early

The local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsA bookstore offered 20% off all books during a holiday sale, attracting record numbers of customers

A farm started a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program, allowing customers to pre-purchase weekly produce boxesA museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras dating back to the 1800s

A gym added new classes including hot yoga, kickboxing, and strength training for beginnersA government agency redesigned its website to make it easier for users to apply for benefits and access resources

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• ·The government passed a law to control noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A charity raised $100,000 to build a new playground in a low income neighborhood
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on Instagram
• ·Geologists study effects of climate change on mountain glaciers
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after two years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A sports league changed its schedule to reduce travel time for teams during the season
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been above average in most regions
• ·A fitness app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 2 million downloads
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A fashion designer created a new clothing line that uses only organic cotton and natural dyes
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A museum displayed ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens
• ·A music festival raised $2 million for local homeless shelters through ticket sales
• ·Researchers found that spending time in parks can reduce stress in city dwellers