The city council voted to ban smoking in all outdoor dining areas of restaurants and cafes

A major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food stallsA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiencesA severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flights

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA famous chef released a new cookbook featuring restaurant recipes which quickly sold out its first print run

Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology

A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive contentThe local museum added new hands-on exhibits for children to learn about science

A new study showed that exercising outdoors provides more health benefits than indoor workoutsThe city council approved plans to renovate the old downtown theater into a multi-purpose venue

A major airline offered free upgrades to business class for passengers celebrating birthdaysScientists developed a new battery that uses organic materials instead of toxic chemicals

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• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week
• ·A major retail chain announced plans to open 50 new stores in small towns over the next two years
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·The police department launched a campaign to teach people how to protect themselves from identity theft
• ·Heavy rain caused mudslides that blocked roads and isolated small communities in mountainous areas
• ·The World Bank approved a $800 million loan to improve water supply systems in a poor country
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults.
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a growing city
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new vehicles
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a park
• ·A wildlife conservation group launched a campaign to protect sea turtles
• ·The national soccer team won a friendly match against a top-ranked team
• ·The postal service announced it will add 100 new delivery trucks to handle package volume
• ·Local police partnered with animal shelters to reduce the number of stray animals