Coffee shop sources beans from fair-trade farms in Colombia

A city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groupsThe government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsA major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the yearLocal police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch program

Tech giant Google unveiled a new AI tool designed to assist teachers in creating lesson plansA severe hailstorm hit the midwestern states damaging crops and vehicles in rural areas

The United Nations released a report showing a 15% increase in global renewable energy adoption

A popular bakery chain announced it will open 30 new locations in coastal cities next springThe space agency announced plans to send a probe to study Jupiter’s moons

Local businesses sponsored a youth sports league for children ages 5 to 12The United Nations released a report on the impact of plastic pollution on marine life

A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutesA library added new digital tools for students to access research databases

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• ·A hurricane warning was issued for coastal areas as a storm approaches the eastern seaboard
• ·A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about history
• ·Chemists develop new material that is both strong and biodegradable
• ·A local café began offering free refills on coffee for customers who stay to work or study
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·The university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families
• ·A grocery store started selling gluten-free snacks like chips and granola bars
• ·Bakery introduces vegan donuts made with coconut milk and fruit sweeteners
• ·A farm switched to organic farming methods
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that plays a key role in the body’s immune response
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A new study showed that people who live in walkable neighborhoods have lower obesity rates
• ·A local café offered free Wi Fi to customers who spend a minimum amount