A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·A local library announced it will offer free coding classes for children and teens starting next month, funded by a private donation.
• ·Economists predicted a steady increase in the country’s GDP this quarter
• ·A major fashion brand said it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines next year
• ·Study shows that spending time gardening reduces stress hormones in adults
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that works faster and has fewer side effects
• ·Clothing brand uses recycled denim to create new line of jeans
• ·A leading streaming service released a documentary about the history of space exploration
• ·A charity organization started a campaign to raise awareness about mental health
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking app that sends real-time delivery updates
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a stone altar in a jungle region dating back 3000 years
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser for local food bank