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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• ·Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formation
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing line
• ·Scientists found a new planet in the habitable zone of a nearby star system
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communities
• ·A study found that children who play video games with their parents have stronger family bonds
• ·The postal service introduced a new package tracking system for customers
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music while studying can improve test scores
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month
• ·A sports league held an all star game in a small city for the first time
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm