Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuel
• ·A bakery launched a line of vegan cupcakes that were featured in a local lifestyle magazine
• ·A school added a coding club that competed in a regional coding competition
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·The government introduced a new tax incentive for companies that invest in renewable energy projects
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·A city council discussed plans to build a new skate park
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution can affect cognitive function in older adults
• ·A community garden hosted a herb workshop that taught residents how to grow and use herbs
• ·A city added more benches in parks and along sidewalks
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop their language skills
• ·A music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists
• ·A drought led to water conservation measures in cities across the western states
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for families traveling with children