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 national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators
• ·The city started a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Researchers found that playing board games improves cognitive function in the elderly
• ·Parliament debated a bill to expand voting rights to citizens living abroad for national elections
• ·The government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals
• ·Researchers found that spending time gardening can reduce stress and anxiety
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A software company released a new game app that was downloaded 500,000 times in a month
• ·Clothing brand releases limited edition line made from recycled fishing nets
• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·A city launched a program to help homeless veterans find housing and employment
• ·Marine biologists discovered a new coral reef ecosystem in the Indian Ocean
• ·A hotel started offering free breakfast for all guests to increase customer satisfaction
• ·Research indicates that sunlight exposure helps regulate sleep cycles
• ·A research team discovered a new way to clean up oil spills more effectively