The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman EmpireCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideTennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city

Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adultsBakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour

Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areasOpera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections

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• ·A smartphone company offered a trade-in program for old phones to encourage recycling
• ·A tech startup raised $220 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.2 billion
• ·A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing units
• ·A popular social media platform updated its privacy settings to give users more control over their data
• ·A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activism
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from unfair lending practices by banks
• ·The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologies
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives in its frozen food section
• ·A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groups
• ·A photographer’s photos of a local sunset went viral on Instagram, gaining 100k likes
• ·A clothing brand started a take back program where customers can return old clothes for store credit
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be milder than usual
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year