A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world

The city introduced a new parking app that lets users pay for parking with their phonesResearchers found that family dinners improve communication between parents and teenagers

A major airline offered discounted tickets for travelers who book their trips three months in advanceThe national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink companyA local artist painted a mural celebrating the city’s cultural diversity on a downtown building

The government announced plans to build more clinics in rural areas to improve healthcare accessA tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments

Weather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal towns due to high tides

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s wastewater treatment systemThe World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.

A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.

Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.

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• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A hospital launched a new program to help patients quit smoking with counseling and medication
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how the body processes carbohydrates
• ·A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menu
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 14 million children by 2030
• ·A wildfire in a national park was fully contained after firefighters worked for 10 days
• ·A city launched a bike safety program to teach children how to ride bikes safely
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy rainfall and possible flooding for coastal areas
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal regions caused flash floods that damaged over 100 homes
• ·The local police department increased patrols in high - crime areas
• ·A research study showed that spending time in green spaces reduces stress levels in urban residents
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region