Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition

A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildingsA survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging

A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communitiesThe transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsArchaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt

A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next yearHealth officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas

A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role

The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housingA new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities

A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performanceA local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food

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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·Movie theater shows family friendly classic films during summer break
• ·Scientists identified a new species of butterfly in the Amazon rainforest
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-Fi
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative cuisine
• ·A school district announced it will provide free school supplies to all students starting next semester
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hours
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A fire department hosted a fire safety fair for kids with interactive exhibits
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A sports team hired a new coach with experience winning national championships
• ·Researchers found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles