Chefs from around the world gather for international cooking competition

A fire at an old warehouse was contained before it spread to nearby residential buildingsA survey found that 65% of consumers prefer to buy products with eco-friendly packaging

A renowned author released a new novel that explores the impact of climate change on coastal communitiesThe transportation agency added 18 new electric buses to its fleet to reduce carbon emissionsArchaeologists uncovered a 3000-year-old tomb containing ancient jewelry and pottery in Egypt

A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next yearHealth officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas

A city council voted to convert a vacant lot into a community garden for local residents

A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and moodA famous actor won Best Actor at an international film festival for a critically acclaimed role

The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housingA new high-speed internet service launched in rural areas connecting underserved communities

A study found daily breakfast improves high school students’ academic performanceA local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food

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• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·A charity organized a beach cleanup
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps people learn foreign languages quickly
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·A study showed that students who study in groups retain information better than those who study alone
• ·The government passed a law to limit noise from construction sites to nighttime hours
• ·A fire department educated 500 school children about fire safety during a visit to local schools
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users find local events and activities
• ·A local newspaper started a column featuring local business owners
• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples