Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local dairy

The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural tiesOpposition leaders criticized the government’s handling of the energy crisis calling for urgent reforms

A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reformThe foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial disputeInternational observers were invited to monitor the upcoming elections to ensure fairness and transparency

The president’s administration launched a task force to combat corruption in government agenciesA regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid

Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections

The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilitiesA company announced plans to make all its packaging 100% recyclable by 2025

Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new studyA national park closed temporarily due to severe drought conditions that increased the risk of wildfires

The government set a target to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2030 compared to 2005 levelsA new species of endangered sea turtle was discovered in the Pacific Ocean highlighting the need for conservation

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• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant to improve water quality
• ·A fire at a factory in the industrial zone was put out by firefighters before it spread
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·The government invested $500 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night drawing millions of viewers and online discussion
• ·A historic church in the downtown area underwent a year-long restoration to preserve its stained glass
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·Volunteers planted 10000 trees in a deforested area as part of a reforestation project
• ·Book club discusses novel about climate change and environmental activism
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitats
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A tech startup raised $250 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.5 billion
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated