The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourismA local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes

Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons

The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic cropsThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a 30% discount to encourage families to exercise together
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·Local businesses donated goods and services to a charity auction benefiting a children’s hospital
• ·Researchers found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep each night can improve memory and decision-making skills in adults.
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 500 pounds of trash from a local lake over the weekend
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A small bakery started selling gluten-free croissants that were featured in a local food blog
• ·The government issued a statement condemning the recent cyberattack on critical national infrastructure
• ·A photographer captured photos of a rare wildlife migration that were featured in an international nature magazine
• ·The local zoo offered special educational programs for school groups
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school that can accommodate 500 students
• ·A charity organization started a program to help homeless veterans find housing
• ·The school district changed the school start time to allow students more sleep