Weather forecasters warned of severe storms expected to hit the coastal areas

A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North AmericaSchools added mental health days to the academic calendar for students and staff

An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 50000 homesA hurricane brought 100 mph winds to coastal areas damaging piers and boardwalksThe WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses

A soccer team signed a 17-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contractA new light rail system opened connecting the airport to downtown in 20 minutes

Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 7% per year

The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage by $1.50 next yearDoctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 5-year-old child giving them a new chance at life

A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.8 hours to 1.3 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 31% over the past decade

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• ·Community hosts cultural festival featuring traditional music dance and food
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low sugar cookies and pastries for health conscious customers
• ·Astronomers release new images of distant galaxy taken by space telescope
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows heirloom vegetables for restaurants
• ·The United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice saving people from tall buildings
• ·Study reveals that family dinners improve children’s self esteem
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences
• ·The country’s education system is undergoing a series of reforms
• ·The government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state
• ·A hotel added a rooftop bar with panoramic views of the city to attract evening guests
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day