A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity event that raised $120000 for hunger relief

International space agency shares images of recent asteroid flyby near EarthSchool district provides free laptops to students from low income households

Major coffee chain commits to using 100 percent ethically sourced beans by next yearResearch team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticityCity officials announce closure of main street for weekend music festival

Sports league introduces new safety rules for youth athletes to prevent injuriesBook publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels

Hospital reports decrease in emergency room visits for seasonal illnesses this month

Automotive company reveals plans to build electric vehicle charging stations across the countryThe government launched a program to provide free mental health counseling for veterans

Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communitiesA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes

Local restaurants reported a 40% increase in outdoor dining reservations during the summer monthsThe World Bank approved a $950 million loan to help a developing country build new schools

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• ·The transportation department began repaving a 10-mile stretch of highway to fix potholes
• ·A local bookstore started a book exchange program where customers can swap books
• ·A new study showed that social media use among teenagers has decreased by 11% in the past year with more time spent outdoors
• ·A major car manufacturer recalled 560000 vehicles due to a potential defect in the braking system
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers
• ·A farm started using drones to monitor crop health and reduce the use of pesticides by 25%
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A new study indicated that gardening can improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 600 toys for kids in need
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·A hospital hired more doctors to reduce wait times for appointments