A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·Farmers used weather forecasting tools to plan their farming activities
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour across major cities next fall
• ·A school started a gardening club that grows vegetables for the school’s salad bar
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Automotive company recalls 75,000 sedans due to faulty airbag sensors
• ·A charity organization provided free medical check - ups to elderly residents
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas
• ·A museum offered free admission on weekends for families
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy in readers
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A university started a new program in graphic design and digital media
• ·The government announced plans to repair and upgrade aging infrastructure
• ·Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper waste