The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas

Archaeologists found an ancient temple in a remote area dating back more than 2500 yearsWeather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the coming summer raising concerns about heatwaves

A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial informationA global climate change summit ended with 120 countries committing to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 55% by 2030A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year no matter their family income

A new report showed renewable energy now makes up 35% of the country’s total energy productionA famous author released a highly anticipated new novel that quickly became a bestseller on international book lists

A strong earthquake struck a coastal town causing serious damage to buildings and leaving several people injured

A tech startup raised $150 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industryA construction company began building a new affordable housing complex with 120 units

A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beansA school district added a coding course to its middle school curriculum

A photographer captured photos of a local flower festival that were used in a national travel guideA hotel started offering "eco-stays" with energy-efficient rooms and complimentary bike rentals

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• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·A popular coffee chain introduced a new seasonal drink made with pumpkin spice
• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app to help riders find accessible vehicles
• ·Local businesses supported a campaign to promote tourism in the area
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with edible flowers and intricate designs
• ·Scientists at NASA developed a new spacesuit material that can withstand extreme temperatures on Mars (-153°C to 20°C)
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who gained national fame
• ·A wildfire in a national forest burned 12000 acres with firefighters working to protect nearby communities
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A hospital opened a new pediatric cancer ward with private rooms for patients and families
• ·The transportation department began construction on a new highway bypass to reduce traffic in the city center
• ·A global trade agreement was signed by 15 countries to reduce tariffs and boost economic cooperation
• ·Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards at a dig site that date back to 2000 BCE
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 200 affordable housing units
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A new study revealed that excessive social media use is linked to feelings of loneliness in teens