A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.

A city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinatorsA tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 people

A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjectsThe government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windowsA bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readers

Scientists developed a new method to purify water using sunlight and a simple filterThe transportation department repaired a section of highway that had been damaged by flooding

A fashion brand announced it would start using recycled polyester in all its clothing

A hospital launched a smoking cessation program with free nicotine replacement therapyA severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to significant losses

A new survey found that 68% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programsA major bookstore chain announced it will open 12 new locations focusing on community events and local authors

A study found that urban green spaces reduce air pollution levels by up to 23% in city centersLocal police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign featuring workshops and awareness events

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• ·A tech company allowed employees to choose their own work hours with no core time requirements
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·A university research team found that eating dark chocolate daily can lower blood pressure slightly
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest area
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship deal with a sports drink company
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·Mathematicians solve complex problem in number theory
• ·Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop yields and optimize planting schedules
• ·The school district announced that classes will start later to improve student attendance
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A national wildlife reserve reported an increase in the number of endangered species
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·The city’s public transit system announced it will offer free rides for seniors on weekends, starting next month.