A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists

A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phonesLocal restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist seasonThe World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems

A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old recordA new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the world

Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve memory in older adults

The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and recreational areasA car accident on a busy street caused minor delays but no serious injuries

A study showed that online learning can help students with disabilities access educationThe space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life

Local businesses donated goods to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospitalThe United Nations released a report on climate change impacts on coastal communities

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months
• ·Heavy snowfall disrupted air travel and road traffic in northern parts of the country.
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway interchange to reduce congestion
• ·A hospital started a support group for patients recovering from stroke
• ·A tech company announced it will allow employees to work from home two days a week permanently
• ·A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performance
• ·The university announced a new research partnership with a leading tech company to study AI ethics
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A major bookstore chain announced it will open 13 new locations focusing on community events and local authors
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves job prospects for recent graduates
• ·A protest against racial discrimination drew 10,000 participants in the city center
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·A severe thunderstorm with lightning strikes caused power outages for 6000 homes in the suburbs
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students.