A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills

A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choicesThe national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelterA new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 20% in the past yearA famous chef opened a new restaurant in the city center specializing in fusion cuisine from around the world

Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next monthResearchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus

A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued

The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spendingA university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease

A bookstore hosted a children’s storytime session every Saturday morningA city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas

A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposedA hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilities

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• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early
• ·A tech company unveiled a new laptop that is lighter and has a longer battery life
• ·A severe rainstorm hit the southern coast causing flash floods in several coastal towns
• ·A bakery made custom cupcakes for events
• ·Researchers found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery
• ·Researchers published a study showing that eating nuts reduces the risk of diabetes
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with hand-piped designs that gained social media attention
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·Farmers report record harvest of heirloom tomatoes due to ideal summer rainfall
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·The government launched a public awareness campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·A school started a debate club that won a regional competition and qualified for the national tournament