Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysResearchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washing

The government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destructionA restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locationsVolunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event

The central bank announced it would raise interest rates by 0.25% to combat rising inflationA renowned painter opened an exhibition featuring 50 new works inspired by urban landscapes

A hospital successfully performed a double-lung transplant on a patient with a rare lung disease

A community center offered free English classes to immigrants and refugees new to the areaLocal authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA fast-food chain announced it will reduce the amount of sugar in its children’s meals

Researchers found that gardening can improve mental health and reduce symptoms of depressionThe mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks

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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new species of sea slug in the coral reefs of the Pacific Ocean
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Oceanographers discover underwater mountain range with unique ecosystems
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A study found that spending time with friends and family can improve overall happiness and well-being
• ·Researchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activity
• ·Firefighters contained a large wildfire in the western region after six days of hard work
• ·A community held a cultural festival featuring traditional dances music and food from different countries
• ·Farmers in the region reported a 20% increase in crop yields after using a new organic fertilizer
• ·A tech company allowed its employees to work from home three days a week which improved employee satisfaction
• ·A theater company announced a new production of a classic play with a modern adaptation
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated
• ·Scientists develop new method to recycle plastic waste into building materials