Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners

A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next yearA study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%

The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant familiesLandslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of driversA startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes

Local cafes reported a 38% increase in customers during morning hours due to new menu itemsThe World Bank approved a $720 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural schools

A tennis player won their first Grand Slam title at the age of 31

A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biologyA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $350 million fund to support small-scale renewable energy projectsScientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought

A major airline confirmed it will resume direct flights to three Asian cities next monthLocal police reported a 17% drop in traffic accidents after installing new speed cameras

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• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A historical preservation group restored a 19th-century lighthouse that will open as a tourist attraction
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Doctors warned about increased cases of respiratory illnesses linked to poor air quality
• ·A sports team hosted a fan appreciation day with free activities and giveaways
• ·A retail store announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns next year
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults
• ·Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks, resulting in higher productivity
• ·A local farmers’ market started selling homemade jams and preserves made from local fruits
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students who need extra help
• ·A new study indicated that exercise can boost the immune system and reduce the risk of illness
• ·A fire department contained a small wildfire in a rural area before it reached nearby homes
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for medical research