The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses

A best-selling author announced their next book will focus on climate change activismLocal schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester

A large utility company invested $2.7 billion in wind farm projects in the northern statesA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warningsThe World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnesses

A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new teamA new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1200 bikes at 60 stations

Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

The government passed a law requiring all new buildings to meet green energy standardsCommunity group organizes cultural festival featuring local food and music

Radio station hosts fundraiser to collect food for local food bankEngineers develop portable water purification system for disaster relief

Wrestling team wins state championship for fourth year in a rowStudy shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension

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• ·Glaciers in the Arctic have lost 40% of their mass since 1980 according to a new study
• ·A heat advisory was issued for southern states with temperatures expected to reach 105°F
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2 feet of snow and closing major highways
• ·The university offered online courses to students from other countries
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·A fashion brand announced it would stop using fur leather and other animal products
• ·Police arrested six individuals suspected of running a fraudulent online shopping scheme
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan funding roads bridges and airports
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·The government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 25%
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A new shopping center opened with over 100 stores and restaurants
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found that daily exercise can improve mental health by reducing symptoms of anxiety and depression.
• ·Research finds that drinking chamomile tea improves sleep quality in seniors
• ·The national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week