The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe 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 skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 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 inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·Local schools reported a 94% pass rate on state standardized tests this year
• ·The WHO released guidelines for schools to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after recovering from a long-term injury
• ·Researchers developed a new method to produce clean drinking water from saltwater
• ·The city council voted to add more bike parking spaces in downtown areas
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s autumn has been the driest in 30 years
• ·Softball team wins tournament and qualifies for national games
• ·A study showed that 15 minutes of daily meditation reduces stress levels significantly
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·A university launched a new online course on climate change for global students
• ·A local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own reusable cups
• ·Local businesses offered free workshops on financial literacy for community members
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to convert solar energy into electricity more efficiently