A heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 45°C breaking a 100-year record

The local government imposed a ban on fireworks in residential areasA tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year

Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ marketsThe national symphony orchestra recorded a new album of classical musicA research study showed that meditation helps reduce anxiety

The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travelA new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices

Doctors recommended that people eat more fruits and vegetables for a healthy diet

A famous writer won a prestigious literary award for her latest bookA major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year

A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertensionLocal residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth club

Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelryA severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

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• ·A major snack company recalled a batch of chips due to possible salmonella contamination
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·A city installed more electric vehicle charging stations in parking garages
• ·Scientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes
• ·A small business owner started a blog about their industry, gaining 6,000 followers
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in low-light conditions
• ·Fire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety
• ·Skateboard competition features professional riders competing for cash prizes
• ·The country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter
• ·Local restaurants started offering outdoor dining options to accommodate more customers
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and special events
• ·Bus company adds express routes to reduce commute times for downtown workers
• ·Firefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $68000
• ·The Amazon rainforest lost 13,000 square kilometers of trees last year due to logging and wildfires