A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A café hosted a fundraiser for a local animal shelterA government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its historyA city added more bike racks near shopping centers and office buildingsA smartphone company released a new model with a higher resolution camera and longer battery life

A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farmingA museum displayed ancient artifacts from a civilization that existed 5,000 years ago

A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices

A charity started a program to help elderly homeowners with minor home repairsA small business owner started selling handmade candles that were featured in a lifestyle magazine

A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract touristsA scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than current models

A pet rescue organization held a "puppy yoga" event to raise fundsA restaurant started offering "take-and-bake" meals for customers to cook at home

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• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The country’s population grew by 1 percent in the last year
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams, jellies, and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and joint health
• ·The police department launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·Scientists found that listening to soft music can help people focus while studying
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·Art museum acquires rare painting by 19th century artist for its permanent collection
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space Station
• ·A bookstore hosted a book signing with a famous children’s author
• ·A team of scientists published a study on climate change and sea levels
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next month