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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• ·City officials approved a proposal to build more affordable housing units in downtown neighborhoods
• ·A museum hosted a family friendly event with hands on activities
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas
• ·A community garden donated 220 pounds of green beans to a local soup kitchen
• ·A research study showed that eating a diet rich in vegetables can reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·A new photography exhibition displayed images of wildlife from around the world
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked opponent
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in the field of environmental science
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 50 new stores across the country
• ·A tech company donated $1 million to support science and math programs in public schools