A startup launched an app that helps users find local farms and purchase fresh produce

The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income studentsA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hackingThe transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 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

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• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for public art projects around the city
• ·A new drug was approved by
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow faster under certain light conditions
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A study showed that eating breakfast within an hour of waking can boost metabolism
• ·A new study revealed that social isolation can have negative effects on physical health
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·A tech company unveiled a new augmented reality tool for classroom learning
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A local art museum opened an exhibit featuring works by emerging artists from the community
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes