The police department launched a new initiative to reduce crime in residential areas

The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

Car manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehiclesA heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 113°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income familiesA retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 35000 employees nationwide

Researchers found that drinking herbal tea before bed can improve sleep quality in older adults

The prime minister met with the president of a neighboring country to discuss border securityShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric

Coast guard holds drill to prepare for hurricane seasonBook club discusses award winning novel about environmental issues

Engineers build new bridge that can withstand strong earthquakesGolf tournament raises money for local youth mentorship program

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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane season
• ·Mathematicians solve long-standing problem in algebra
• ·A new study showed that listening to upbeat music while working out increases endurance
• ·A new messaging app launched with end-to-end encryption for all user conversations
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2000 years
• ·A clothing store donated unsold items to a charity that helps homeless people
• ·Wildlife rescue group rehabilitates injured owl and releases it into wild
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A fashion brand started using recycled plastic bottles to make its activewear, diverting 100,000 bottles from landfills
• ·A construction project to repair old roads began in the downtown area
• ·The national symphony orchestra performed a concert to celebrate its 50th anniversary
• ·A small plane crashed in a mountainous area with the pilot rescued by emergency teams
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year