Local restaurants started offering catering services for small events to support their businesses

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hoursThe military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountains

A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produceA heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight days

Researchers developed a new type of fabric that repels stains and doesn’t require frequent washingThe government passed a law to protect endangered butterflies from habitat destruction

A restaurant chain announced it would start offering plant-based burgers at all its locations

Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup eventCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·A rise in violent crime in urban areas prompted the police to increase patrols at night
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·Scientists discovered a way to convert plastic waste into fuel offering a solution to the global plastic pollution crisis
• ·A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairs
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at regional competition
• ·Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions
• ·A city council approved a new park
• ·A pet groomer opened a new salon that offers spa treatments for dogs and cats
• ·Study reveals that spending time with pets reduces feelings of loneliness
• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequality
• ·A local farm started selling grass-fed beef at a nearby butcher shop expanding its customer base
• ·A grocery store started selling ugly produce at a discount to reduce food waste
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount