An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030

A discount store announced it will open 35 new locations in small towns across the countryResearchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of heart disease by 40%

The prime minister attended an international conference on climate change in ParisA fire at a shopping mall damaged 10 stores but no injuries were reportedA streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s

Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold caseThe weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high winds

College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water

A bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewardsA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close early

The Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole researchA local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwideResearchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

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• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling young adult author
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·A hotel started offering work from hotel packages with dedicated desks and high-speed internet
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs
• ·A global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of deep-sea fish during an expedition in the Pacific Ocean
• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas
• ·A fire department responded to a small kitchen fire that was put out before it caused major damage
• ·A hotel offered staycation packages for local residents, including discounts and free breakfast
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives to meet the growing demand
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Researchers found that spending time in urban parks can reduce anxiety by 30%