A local newspaper won a state award for its feature stories

The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 6-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

A library hosted "digital literacy classes" for adults learning to use email and online bankingA farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers

A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lakeA software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month

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• ·Park officials close trails to protect nesting birds
• ·A study found that playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination and reaction time
• ·A museum displayed a collection of famous paintings on loan from another museum
• ·An airline announced it will offer discounted fares for senior citizens traveling alone
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public transportation to add more bus routes
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·The military deployed troops to help clear roads blocked by snow in mountainous regions
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a remote forest
• ·A major airline updated its in flight entertainment system with more movie options
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·A restaurant was awarded a best local cuisine prize by a regional food magazine
• ·Archaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire
• ·TV network announces new reality show about small business owners
• ·The national weather service warned of a possible hurricane in the coastal areas