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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• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces screen time for kids by 2 hours daily
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·The city’s main train station is being renovated to improve facilities
• ·A airline improved its on time performance by changing its scheduling system
• ·A bookstore read to kids at daycares
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A drought in the agricultural region led to a 15% decrease in wheat production
• ·A sports league added a new team from a small city
• ·A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidays
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program
• ·A pet rescue organization held an adoption event that found homes for 55 cats and dogs
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·A hospital started offering virtual doctor visits for non-emergency medical issues
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of intensive efforts
• ·A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent director
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter