Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event to find homes for 75 dogs and cats
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local culture
• ·Experts warned that rising sea levels could submerge several coastal towns by 2050
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using quinoa and chia seeds
• ·The city announced it will install 500 new public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Researchers found that breathing exercises can lower blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public parks to add more green spaces and playgrounds
• ·The government invested in programs to help small businesses recover from recent challenges
• ·Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adults
• ·A study published in a medical journal found that drinking green tea regularly improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains
• ·A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficiently