A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world

The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phonesResearchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers

A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advanceThe national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink companyA local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building

The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare accessA tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments

Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.

A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.

Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.

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• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·City officials announced a ban on single-use plastics in public parks
• ·A local school won a national award for its environmental education program
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial flavors from all menu items
• ·City officials approved a $350 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint and reduce waste
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has been 20% above the annual average
• ·Scientists discover ancient shipwreck with well-preserved artifacts in Mediterranean Sea
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families