A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city
• ·A famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became an international bestseller
• ·A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its products
• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Engineers successfully tested a new renewable energy technology
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stalls
• ·The school district launched a program to support students with learning difficulties
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·Book publisher launches new series of adventure books for middle schoolers
• ·The United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author