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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• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·Research finds that playing a musical instrument improves hand eye coordination in kids
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year
• ·Local schools held a science competition where students presented inventions for sustainability
• ·Retail chain introduces zero-waste aisles with package-free food options
• ·The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to develop healthier meal options for school cafeterias
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to expand with two new teams
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the
• ·A car accident on a major highway caused a 10-mile traffic jam during morning rush hour; no serious injuries were reported.
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage cameras and photography equipment
• ·Doctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health
• ·The government invested $220 million in building new solar power plants in desert regions
• ·A fitness app added workout videos
• ·A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers