The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family income

A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists

A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryA construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units

A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beansA school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

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• ·The government planned to invest in improving public school facilities
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A tech company announced it will lay off 1500 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products
• ·International aid organizations are sending supplies to areas affected by recent floods
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A study found sufficient vitamin D reduces respiratory infection risk by 30%
• ·The community organized a fundraiser to build a new playground in the local park
• ·A referendum on constitutional amendments will take place in June allowing citizens to vote on political reform
• ·Researchers studied the impact of urban light pollution on the mating habits of fireflies
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·A bakery began offering gluten free and vegan options for its popular pastries
• ·Scientists discovered a new method to clean plastic pollution from oceans
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Japan and India
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and healthy meals
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new hiking trail around a local lake
• ·A new species of bird was spotted in a national park