The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman EmpireCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideTennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city

Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adultsBakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour

Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areasOpera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections

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• ·Hardware store sells compost bins to encourage home recycling
• ·Radio station adds new morning show featuring local news and interviews
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper harvest this year due to favorable weather and modern agricultural methods
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·A pharmaceutical firm reported positive results from trials of a new drug for treating Parkinson’s disease
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal truffles with flavors like matcha and sea salt
• ·A new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·The government passed a law to reduce noise pollution in urban areas
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·The national hockey team announced its new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Researchers found that eating breakfast every day is beneficial for children's growth
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·A gym added a new yoga studio and hired two new instructors