A construction project to widen a major highway began, with expected completion in two years

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseases

The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income familiesA new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuringScientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night sky

A local bakery won an award for its traditional bread recipes

The national opera company announced a new production of a classic operaWeather service warns of possible tornadoes in central regions this weekend

University researchers develop biodegradable alternative to single use plasticsRetailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines

Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young childrenBakery gains popularity for unique sourdough bread made with local grains

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• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·A construction company began work on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in downtown areas
• ·A new study showed that 72% of employees feel more productive with a four-day workweek
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·A restaurant chain announced it would switch to 100% cage-free eggs by the end of the year
• ·A sports equipment store started offering equipment rental services for outdoor activities
• ·A construction company won a contract to renovate a historic theater in the downtown area
• ·Firefighters conduct fire safety workshops in elementary schools this month
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that is 25% more efficient than older models
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 3.2% in the second quarter exceeding economists’ predictions
• ·Car dealership offers special financing deals for new and used vehicles
• ·A large supermarket chain announced it will start selling locally grown produce exclusively in its stores, supporting regional farmers.
• ·The university announced a new scholarship program for students studying environmental science
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·Local residents signed a petition against the closure of a community garden to build a parking lot