A celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills

A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billionA famous actor won the Best Actor award at an international film festival for their role in a critically acclaimed movie

The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $120 millionA new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communitiesA study found that eating breakfast every day improves academic performance in high school students

A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countriesA major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world

Doctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presenceA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

A school’s debate club won first place in a regional competitionA tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores

A community garden hosted a "herb workshop" teaching residents to grow and use basil, mint, and rosemaryA bakery started making sourdough bread with a 48-hour ferment for deeper flavor

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• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·Volunteers helped paint and repair a local school in a low-income neighborhood
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can reduce stress levels
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·Power company offers rebates for customers who switch to energy-efficient appliances
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within 90 minutes of waking can boost energy levels
• ·Firefighters use drones to find missing hiker in remote wilderness area
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state championship meet
• ·A new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 15% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers
• ·A city banned smoking in public parks to protect non smokers
• ·A government agency updated its tax filing system to make it easier for taxpayers
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories