The city council voted to increase funding for math and science programs in schools

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools highways and disrupting transitA tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice

A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor helping 10 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with student projects on renewable energy and spaceA study found music while working increases productivity by up to 15% for some people

The national parliament passed a law against false advertising with heavy fines for violatorsA major airline announced a renewable energy partnership to power flights with biofuel

A famous author won a prestigious literary prize for contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a drunk driving reduction initiative with weekend city checkpointsA taxi company started offering "late-night safe rides" for students and workers who need transportation after dark

A fashion designer created a line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic to raise awareness about ocean pollutionA library added a collection of books about mental health to support community members struggling with mental illness

A farm began selling honey from its own beehives to local stores and farmers marketsA fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session

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• ·Basketball team defeats rival to win conference championship
• ·Environmental groups filed a lawsuit to stop a new coal mining project
• ·A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their community
• ·A smartphone company launched a trade-in program, offering up to $500 for old devices to reduce electronic waste
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects children in developing countries
• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the world
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A new high-speed internet service was launched in rural areas providing faster connectivity to underserved communities
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing with a budget of $130 million
• ·A team of scientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean, using a remotely operated underwater vehicle.