The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Retailer introduces app that lets customers scan and pay without checkout lines
• ·A charity raised funds to support animal rescue groups during hurricane season
• ·A famous painter’s latest collection sold out within hours of going on display at a gallery
• ·Scientists found a new planet that could support life due to its distance from its star
• ·A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollution
• ·Research finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new light rail system connecting downtown to the suburbs
• ·A software company released a new update for its photo editing tool with advanced filters
• ·The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·Biologists develop new method to protect bees from pesticides
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A tech company allowed employees to work four-day weeks resulting in higher productivity
• ·Fashion designer presents new collection inspired by traditional textiles
• ·Study shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids