A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·A farm started selling grass fed beef directly to consumers through its website
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 years
• ·A city installed 15 new crosswalks with pedestrian-activated signals in busy commercial areas
• ·A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanup
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and modern agricultural techniques
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free and vegan versions of its popular cinnamon rolls
• ·A bakery introduced a line of gluten-free and vegan donuts that became a top-selling item
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·A fashion brand released a new line of winter clothing
• ·A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities
• ·A local café introduced a new specialty coffee drink
• ·Environmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter plastic waste laws
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·Astronomers share new photos of Saturn’s rings from space probe
• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars