A famous actor donated a large sum of money to a children’s charity

The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarterA supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%Theater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 2-1
• ·Wages grew by 4.1% in the past year outpacing inflation for the first time in three years
• ·Police department uses body cameras to increase transparency
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester.
• ·A major retailer announced plans to offer free shipping for all online orders
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves memory in older adults
• ·Scientists observed that a species of bird is migrating earlier due to warmer springs
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect endangered bird species from habitat loss
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic peace agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into drinking water
• ·Doctors at a leading hospital successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a child
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A city implemented a new recycling program that accepts plastic film and packaging