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 fast-food chain added plant-based burgers and fries to all its menus
• ·A tech startup raised $2 million in funding to further develop its AI-powered productivity tool
• ·A hotel started offering eco-friendly stays with reduced water usage and recycling programs for guests
• ·Tech startup unveils portable device that monitors air quality in real time
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 14-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from hidden fees on airline tickets and hotel stays
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The school district announced plans to replace old school buses with electric vehicles
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into wild
• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·A bookstore started a book club that meets monthly to discuss popular novels
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·A museum unveiled a new exhibit showcasing rare artifacts from a 2,000-year-old civilization