A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country
• ·A school district announced plans to build a new high school to accommodate growing enrollment
• ·Tech firm Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone designed to handle heavier packages
• ·A bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread
• ·A city added 100 new parking spaces downtown, including 20 accessible spots for people with disabilities
• ·Researchers found that keeping a garden reduces symptoms of anxiety in adults
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publication
• ·A famous singer performed a concert to raise money for disaster relief
• ·Lifeguards teach water safety skills to children at local pool
• ·A city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·Study shows that family dinners improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A farm offered pick-your-own apple days in the fall, attracting families from 50 miles away
• ·Hardware store expands inventory to include more sustainable building materials