A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainmentScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free onlineA major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall

Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll

The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnightThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites

A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countriesWeather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic petsThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

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• ·The government started a program to help farmers adopt sustainable farming methods
• ·The government offered tax breaks to businesses that install solar panels on their buildings
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa Rica
• ·A professional sports team signed a star player from another team for a record-breaking contract
• ·A major retailer announced discounts for the upcoming holiday season
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A city council voted to ban single-use plastics in all public spaces, starting next year.
• ·A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 years
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A professional cyclist won a prestigious race setting a new course record
• ·Music festival adds second weekend due to high demand for tickets
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·A bakery won a regional award for its chocolate cake
• ·A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekend