A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures

A major film festival announced its lineup including 25 international films making their debutLocal farmers reported a record harvest of tomatoes thanks to favorable summer weather

A study found that spending 45 minutes outdoors daily can reduce symptoms of depression by 30%The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket fuel that reduces carbon emissionsA popular coffee chain announced it will phase out plastic cups entirely by the end of next year

The city council approved a $180 million project to build a new public transit hubArchaeologists uncovered ancient jewelry and tools at a dig site dating back 4000 years

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a faster charging system for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closuresA study showed that group study sessions help students understand difficult subjects better

The government announced tax breaks for families who adopt rescue animalsA bookstore expanded its collection of books in Spanish French and Chinese

Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oilThe transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before the winter snow season

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• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Parkinson’s disease using stem cell therapy
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·A local community organized a festival to celebrate cultural diversity featuring music dance and food from different countries
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids at local schools
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Marine biologists launch project to restore damaged coral reefs in tropical oceans
• ·A community garden hosted a tomato growing contest with prizes for the largest and sweetest fruits
• ·A bakery used local ingredients to make its bread and pastries
• ·Weather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring temperatures over 100 degrees
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season
• ·A airline added new snack options, including gluten free and vegan choices
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents