Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant

A major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European citiesHealth officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usualA famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours

The military sent helicopters to rescue stranded hikers after a sudden snowstorm in the mountainsA school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12

A startup company launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and fresh produce

A heatwave in the southwest caused temperatures to reach 105 degrees for seven straight daysThe public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards

A clothing brand announced it will donate a portion of its sales to environmental conservation groupsA multi-car accident on a highway caused a 12-mile traffic jam during the morning commute

A study showed that online courses can help working adults earn college degrees fasterThe space agency announced plans to send a crew to the moon by 2028

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• ·A popular online retailer expanded its product range to include more green products
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a better camera
• ·Researchers found a potential link between diet and reduced risk of certain diseases
• ·A shortage of affordable housing forced 10,000 families to live in temporary accommodation
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will remove artificial colors from all menu items
• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in several European countries
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within five months
• ·The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportation
• ·A popular food festival announced it would feature 100 local chefs and specialty dishes this year
• ·Volleyball tournament attracts teams from 30 colleges
• ·A university announced it will offer free tuition to students from families with incomes below $50,000
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A major food company recalled a batch of canned soup due to a possible contamination issue
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their middle school curriculum
• ·A café started hosting live music nights every weekend which increased its evening sales by 40%
• ·A scientist developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient and less expensive to produce