A drought in the western states led to a 30% reduction in corn production

The city council approved a plan to expand the subway systemScientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life

A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countriesThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent this monthA historical church was damaged by fire and needs reconstruction

Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better healthA television show received high ratings for its season finale

The city introduced a bike lane network to encourage cycling

Researchers found that regular exercise improves memory in older adultsScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expected

The city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekendsResearchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adults

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

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• ·Astronomers discover new planet in habitable zone of nearby star
• ·Soccer team wins regional title and advances to national playoffs
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament
• ·A software company released an update to its program to ensure compatibility with the latest operating systems
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·Local schools updated their curriculum to include more practical skills
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·A popular author announced they will release two books next year one fiction and one non-fiction
• ·Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste
• ·A farmers market hosted a holiday market
• ·Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·City hosts parade with floats from local businesses and schools