Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills

A musician’s new album received five-star reviews from major music criticsA city council approved the construction of 400 new affordable housing units in the city

Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipmentA retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer saleA severe hailstorm with golf ball-sized hail damaged crops on 50 farms in a rural area

A study revealed that students who take breaks during study sessions retain more informationThe government passed regulations to limit the amount of sugar in children’s breakfast cereals

A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardensScientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms

A legendary rock band announced a reunion tour to celebrate the 40th anniversary of their debut albumThe country’s export of electronic goods increased by 20 percent in the last quarter

A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five

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• ·The government announced a tax cut for small businesses to help them recover from the economic impact of recent events.
• ·The national weather service issued a heat advisory for the southern states, warning residents to stay indoors during peak afternoon hours.
• ·A tech company donated 300 old laptops to a school for low-income students
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A restaurant added a vegan menu with 12 new plant-based dishes
• ·The transportation department announced plans to add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·A team of doctors published a study on the long-term effects of a common treatment
• ·A farm started using compost to fertilize its fields instead of chemical fertilizers
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public schools’ science programs
• ·A local community center started offering free fitness classes for seniors twice a week
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Local police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area featuring walking trails and a community garden