A popular streaming service added a new category for family-friendly movies

The government announced plans to build more affordable housingA popular actor donated a large sum to a children’s charity

Students organized a cultural festival to celebrate diversityA charity provided medical supplies to hospitals in poor areasThe city council approved a plan to expand the subway system

Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine lifeA major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries

The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this month

A historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstructionScientists developed a faster test for COVID-19 that delivers results in 10 minutes

Local schools started using reusable water bottles to reduce plastic wasteThe national soccer league announced it will expand to include three new teams

A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accountsThe government provided grants to farmers who grow crops for local food banks

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• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·A construction company began work on a new community center with a gym and after-school space
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that allows residents to recycle more types of materials, including plastic packaging and electronics.
• ·A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customers
• ·A farm started selling pick-your-own strawberries during the summer
• ·A snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices
• ·A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access
• ·Softball team wins regional tournament and qualifies for nationals
• ·A local library opened a new digital section offering free access to e-books audiobooks and online databases
• ·Automotive company recalls 40,000 pickup trucks over faulty steering components
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex for youth sports
• ·A study found a plant-based diet reduces type 2 diabetes risk by 30% compared to a meat-heavy diet