A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

A large shopping center held a grand opening event with discounts and live entertainmentScientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging

Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lotThe national archive made thousands of historical photographs available for free onlineA major airline added direct flights to two new Asian cities starting in the fall

Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soilThe school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools

A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll

The fire department rescued several families from a burning apartment building overnightThe government launched a campaign to promote tourism in small towns with historic sites

A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countriesWeather conditions caused delays in air travel across the country

A team of veterinarians opened a clinic that specializes in treating exotic petsThe stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains

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• ·Toy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health
• ·Researchers found that certain herbs can help lower blood sugar levels in people with diabetes
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Doctors urged parents to make sure their kids get all required vaccines before school starts
• ·A city installed more crosswalks with pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A famous author announced a sequel to their best-selling novel set to release next year
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users learn a new language
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people
• ·A city installed more streetlights in park areas to reduce after-dark crime
• ·Coffee shop sources beans from women owned farms in Ethiopia
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year