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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• ·A farmers market added 15 new vendors selling handmade crafts, artisanal cheeses, and locally produced honey
• ·College students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking
• ·Scientists captured rare footage of a endangered whale species in the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decade
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 28 different cultures
• ·A tech company released a new smartphone with a longer battery life
• ·A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teens
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric that is both sustainable and durable
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and added new features
• ·Doctors recommended avoiding screens for at least one hour before bed to improve sleep
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A study found that children who play team sports develop better communication skills
• ·A library started offering book rentals by mail for homebound patrons
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families