The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novelThe military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers

A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities

Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 yearsThe government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·A local YMCA started offering free swimming lessons for children from low-income families
• ·A school district started offering free breakfast to all students regardless of family income
• ·An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energy
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of insect in a tropical rainforest
• ·The government announced plans to improve access to healthcare in rural areas
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·The city held a parade to celebrate a national holiday
• ·The WHO launched a program to train healthcare workers in developing countries
• ·A school started a environmental club that planted trees on school grounds
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 19 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned historian
• ·The federal bank announced it will adjust interest rates to stabilize the national currency
• ·Researchers developed a faster way to test for a common disease
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science