A government program provided financial assistance to first time homebuyers

Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areasPostal service announces changes to delivery schedules starting next month

Dance troupe performs sold out shows in three major citiesEngineers test new technology to clean up oil spills more efficientlyLibrary expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

Football league announces changes to playoff format for next seasonResearch indicates that drinking green tea may boost metabolism

City launches campaign to encourage more people to use bicycles

Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figureA famous singer announced a world tour with concerts in 40 countries over the next 18 months

The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricaneA school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes

A startup company launched an app that connects users with local handymen for home repairsA heatwave in the southern states pushed temperatures to 108 degrees prompting heat advisories

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• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software that fixes bugs and improves performance
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·International researchers identify new protein that aids in fighting viral infections
• ·A coffee shop started selling nitro cold brew for a smoother taste
• ·The stock market reached a new record high on Tuesday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A streaming service added a new collection of classic films to its library
• ·A fire department hosted a smoke alarm installation day where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes
• ·A tech company released a new virtual reality game that quickly became the top-selling game on its platform
• ·A famous actor announced they would star in a new sci-fi film set to release next summer
• ·A musician’s new album topped the charts in 12 countries within its first week of release
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve memory in older adults
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use toiletries in its rooms, replacing them with refillable containers to reduce waste.
• ·Heavy rainfall in the midwest caused rivers to rise prompting evacuation orders for 200 households
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·Scientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected