The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems

A tech company released a new laptop with a lighter designA farm started growing herbs and spices to sell to local restaurants

A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museumA airline added more legroom to its economy class seatsA charity started a program to help children learn to read

A university research team studied the impact of climate change on coastal communitiesA local bookstore offered a subscription service for monthly book deliveries

A city council approved a plan to build a new bike sharing program

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to design a clothing lineThe World Bank approved a $1 billion loan to help a developing country improve its infrastructure and access to clean water.

A professional tennis player won their 23rd Grand Slam title, breaking a record that has stood for over 30 years.A new museum dedicated to modern art opened in the city center yesterday, featuring works from artists around the world.

Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.

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• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum standard for primary and secondary schools.
• ·Doctors warned about the rise in cases of childhood obesity linked to sugary drinks
• ·Podcast interviews environmental activist about climate change solutions
• ·A city installed new bike racks throughout downtown to encourage cycling
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 30% over the past two years
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of frog in the Amazon rainforest
• ·An airline partnered with a hotel chain to offer discounted travel packages for couples
• ·A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farms
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.8% in August, the lowest level in over a decade, according to labor department data.
• ·Researchers found that spending time with family improves overall happiness
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents
• ·A new restaurant opened in the neighborhood serving a variety of international cuisines
• ·A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and long-lasting battery
• ·A software company launched a new app that helps users track their fitness goals and progress