An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s

Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold caseThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds

College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole researchA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

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• ·A small town hosted its first ever art festival attracting artists from three neighboring states
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A major airline introduced a new loyalty program offering more rewards for frequent flyers
• ·A sports equipment store opened a new location in a shopping mall
• ·Car dealership offers low interest financing for new electric vehicles
• ·A photographer created promotional photos for a local boutique
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of frog in a nearby wetland preserve
• ·A software company released an update to its popular app that added new features requested by users
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing renewable energy technologies
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A hospital successfully performed a liver transplant on a 12-year-old patient using a donor organ from a family member
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults