The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual saleResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficientDoctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity

The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after darkA new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors

The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesThe 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 skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices

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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·A major bookstore planned to host author signings and book readings every weekend
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Photography exhibit highlighting urban street art opens in city center
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A farmers market accepted mobile payments
• ·A famous actress announced she will direct her first feature film next year
• ·Book club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion
• ·An energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energy
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory near their community
• ·Marine biologists found that seagrass beds are disappearing at a rate of 8% per year
• ·A major airline announced it will increase flights to popular vacation destinations during the summer months
• ·The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and eco-friendly
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person