The government announced plans to build 10,000 new affordable housing units next year

The government increased funding for renewable energy research to develop new technologiesA bookstore started a book club for parents and kids that focuses on children’s literature

Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides protection against three different virusesThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaksA new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year

A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levelsA city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crime

An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

Scientists found that a certain type of algae can be used to produce clean biofuelLocal farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds

A study found that listening to audiobooks can improve vocabulary retention in young adultsThe national space agency tested a new parachute system for future Mars landings

A popular coffee chain announced it will source all its coffee beans from fair-trade farms by 2025The city council approved a $90 million project to repair aging water pipelines

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• ·A famous singer performed a benefit concert to raise money for disaster relief efforts
• ·A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment
• ·Scientists developed a new method to clean oil spills using bacteria that eat oil
• ·A major bank launched a new mobile banking app with advanced security features to protect users’ financial data
• ·The space agency announced plans to study Mars for signs of past microbial life
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year
• ·A software company launched a project management tool that integrates with Google and Microsoft apps
• ·A charity organized a 5K walkathon that raised $75,000 for childhood cancer research
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A study found that a plant-based diet can reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes by 33% compared to a meat-heavy diet
• ·A new study showed that weight training can improve balance in older adults
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying global poverty
• ·A new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences