A gym added an indoor pool

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4% 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 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 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 inequalityThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

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• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A group of environmental activists organized a protest to demand stricter regulations on plastic waste disposal
• ·A coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties
• ·A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands
• ·A credit union announced it will offer student loans with no application fees or prepayment penalties
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults and children
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit instead of driving reduces carbon emissions by 45%
• ·Furniture store launches line of furniture made from reclaimed wood and metal
• ·A western region drought led to water restrictions asking residents to limit usage
• ·A local farmers’ market started an online store to sell fresh produce to customers at home
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour with concerts scheduled in 36 countries over the next year
• ·Researchers found that family game nights improve communication between parents and teens
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise can improve mood and reduce anxiety
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere