Local artists painted murals on the walls of an abandoned factory to brighten the neighborhood

Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infantThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years

Environmental activists organized a beach cleanup event collecting 7 tons of plastic wasteA best-selling author announced their next novel will focus on environmental conservation effortsLocal schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester

A large energy company invested $3.1 billion in solar panel projects across the southwestA hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic

The World Health Organization launched a new campaign to raise awareness about mental health

A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown teamArchaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert cave

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual

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• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program for patients in rural areas
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The central bank decided to raise interest rates to combat rising inflation, which has reached a 10-year high.
• ·Scientists identified a gene that affects how the body metabolizes sugar and fat
• ·A tech company launched a new video editing tool that allows users to create professional videos with minimal experience
• ·Car companies announced a collaboration to develop affordable electric vehicles for families
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave with temperatures over 100°F for the southwest region
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve communication
• ·Florist delivers flowers to hospital patients for free
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A middle school started a robotics club that won third place in a regional competition
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A charity organized a benefit concert
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon