A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·A charity collected school supplies for low-income kids
• ·Weather conditions increased the risk of wildfires in the western part of the country
• ·Study reveals that nuts reduce heart disease risk
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric emergency room with child friendly decor
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures to the northern states
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to research AI
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top team
• ·The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advance
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months