The city council approved plans to build a new skate park in a community park

Car manufacturers announced plans to double production of electric vehicles by 2026A drought in the western states led to reduced crop yields for local farmers

The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energyA local community center started offering free language classes for immigrants and refugeesA retail company raised its employee minimum wage to $19 per hour benefiting 15000 workers

Researchers found that a diet high in whole grains can lower the risk of heart diseaseThe prime minister met with international leaders to discuss climate change action plans

A fire at a manufacturing plant in the industrial zone forced nearby residents to evacuate

A new video streaming platform launched with exclusive content from independent filmmakersA city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their financesA farm started selling honey from its own beehives

A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginnersA airline offered free checked bags for passengers traveling with children

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• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program of the year within a month of airing
• ·The national weather service warned of flash floods for areas prone to heavy rainfall
• ·The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in Europe
• ·A fire department hosted a safety workshop teaching residents how to use fire extinguishers
• ·A major music festival revealed its lineup including award-winning artists from around the world
• ·Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bank
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum wage to $15 per hour over the next two years
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week
• ·The national park service announced plans to build new hiking trails in a popular park
• ·Marine biologists found that coral reefs are recovering in areas with strict protection measures
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing temporary shelter use
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·A university research team discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest