The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourismA local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes

Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons

The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic cropsThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·Magazine features interview with famous actor about upcoming film
• ·A flood in a small town damaged over 120 homes and forced residents to seek shelter
• ·The national baseball team secured a spot in the upcoming world championship
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste more efficiently
• ·A tech startup raised $240 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.4 billion
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee
• ·Researchers found that adequate sleep can enhance problem-solving skills in adults
• ·A fashion boutique started selling handmade jewelry created by local artisans
• ·Florist partners with local flower farms to provide fresh seasonal arrangements
• ·A team of researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus.
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet, reducing its carbon footprint by 30%
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight