A tech company released a new productivity app that helps users block distracting websites

A tech company announced it will invest $700 million in research and development to create new AI technologiesA global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries

A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable businessA major music festival announced it will introduce a cashless payment system to reduce wait times at food and drink stallsA study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying flights at the local airport

Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four monthsA popular social media platform added new privacy features to protect user information

The fire department put out a big fire in a commercial building in the city centerScientists discovered that lack of sleep will affect people's work efficiency

The city hosted an international conference on climate changeA new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

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• ·A tech giant acquired a smaller startup specializing in AI technology in a deal worth $560 million
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·Astronomers find evidence of liquid water on distant exoplanet
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·The city hosted a music festival with local and international artists
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses create online stores
• ·A social media platform launched a new tool to help users manage screen time
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight can improve cognitive function in children
• ·A gym offered free one-week trial memberships to encourage people to start a fitness routine
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on topics like renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%
• ·Scientists used stem cell technology to grow functional organ tissues in a laboratory setting
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that break down oil