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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• ·Survey finds that most people prefer working from home at least two days a week
• ·The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissions
• ·Track and field athletes set multiple personal bests at invitational meet
• ·A new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·A photographer collaborated with a local magazine to publish a photo
• ·Postal service hires extra workers for holiday package delivery
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adults
• ·A school started a music program where students learn to play string instruments
• ·A farmers market started a program to help small farmers sell their products
• ·A social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts
• ·Researchers found that playing musical instruments can improve hand-eye coordination in kids
• ·A airline improved its customer service by adding more staff at check in counters
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·Astronomers share new images of Saturn’s rings