The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income students

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman EmpireCar manufacturers announced a joint effort to develop a universal charging network for electric vehicles

A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 110°F forcing schools to close earlyThe Nobel Prize in Physics was awarded to two scientists for their work on black hole research

A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families

A retail giant raised its hourly wage to $20 benefiting over 30000 employees nationwideTennis tournament attracts players from 30 countries to coastal city

Study shows that gardening lowers blood pressure in middle aged adultsBakery introduces vegan pastries made with coconut milk and oat flour

Police department launches campaign against distracted walking in busy areasOpera house stages production of classic opera with digital projections

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• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to drip irrigation systems
• ·A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·A new hotel opened near the airport to accommodate business travelers
• ·The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·Survey finds that 60 percent of parents prioritize outdoor play for young children
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children every day improves their language skills by age five
• ·A national park offered guided nature hikes led by volunteer naturalists
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A university hosted a conference on climate change that brought together 500 experts from around the world
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from around the world
• ·Ambulance service expands coverage to rural communities with new stations
• ·Study finds that reading to young children increases their vocabulary by 30 percent