A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for carsA farm started a petting zoo with goats, sheep, and chickens for family visits

A museum hosted a lecture by an astronaut who spent six months on the International Space StationA airline improved its on time departure rate by upgrading its scheduling softwareA charity started a housing program to help homeless individuals find and maintain apartments

A university research team developed a new battery that charges in 15 minutes and lasts longerA bookstore started a book exchange where customers can swap used books for free

A city council voted to increase funding for public art installations in parks and plazas

A fashion brand released a new line of activewear designed for yoga and pilatesThe national ballet company performed for a global audience via live stream

A research team discovered a new property of a common chemical compoundThe city held a music concert in the park for local residents

A new hotel chain offered affordable accommodation for budget travelersDoctors provided tips on how to stay healthy during the winter season

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·The postal service announced it would hire 5000 temporary workers to handle holiday mail
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members receive weekly produce boxes
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·A celebrity chef published a cookbook featuring recipes from their travels around the world
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·Cross country team sets new school record at state meet
• ·Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabulary
• ·Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical condition
• ·A charity organized a walkathon to raise money for cancer research
• ·Researchers found that spending time in gardens can reduce anxiety in adults
• ·A charity organized a clothing drive to collect winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast improves concentration in students