A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapyA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses

A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centersLocal police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events

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• ·Scientists observed a rare atmospheric phenomenon that created colorful lights in the sky
• ·A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring
• ·A university organized a seminar on entrepreneurship for students
• ·A smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·A city started a bike-sharing program
• ·A study found that spending time with friends reduces the risk of depression in young adults
• ·A school district adopted a new curriculum focused on STEM subjects
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood
• ·Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four years
• ·A tech company announced it will move its headquarters to a smaller city to reduce costs
• ·The local school district announced that all schools will have free breakfast programs
• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·The local zoo welcomed a new baby animal born as part of a conservation program
• ·A pet rescue organization held a puppy adoption fair that found homes for 45 puppies in one day