A city launched a bike safety program for kids, giving away free helmets and lessons

Tech firm Microsoft unveiled a new software tool to help businesses manage remote teamsA heavy dust storm swept through the western desert region reducing visibility to less than a mile

The United Nations released a report urging countries to increase funding for global vaccine accessA popular pizza chain announced plans to open 40 new locations in midwestern states next yearResearchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels

The national rugby team won the regional cup after defeating their rivals in a final-minute matchA new study showed that 68% of parents prefer in-person parent-teacher conferences over virtual ones

The federal reserve indicated it may raise interest rates slightly in the next quarter to curb inflation

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyScientists discovered a new planet outside our solar system that may be capable of supporting life

A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussionA tech company announced it will invest $600 million in research and development to create new AI technologies

A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countriesA local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative sustainable business approach

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• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·Biologists develop bee-safe pesticide
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.8% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·Local hospitals started offering telehealth services for patients who can’t visit in person
• ·Community center offers free fitness classes for seniors every weekday morning
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·A city started a composting program for residents to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Researchers found that eating fish high in omega-3 fatty acids can improve brain health
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles
• ·A tech company announced plans to hire more employees in the coming year
• ·Local schools will extend their after school programs to support working parents
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 4 percent thanks to new jobs in tourism
• ·Research finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children