A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·A study found weekly socializing with friends improves older adults’ mental well-being
• ·A hospital opened a new physical therapy center for patients recovering from injuries
• ·Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeterias
• ·Researchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activity
• ·Local schools introduced a new program to teach students financial literacy skills
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship after a final game overtime
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A new study revealed that social media use among teenagers is linked to increased feelings of loneliness and depression, according to researchers.
• ·A scientist discovered a new species of coral in the Great Barrier Reef that can withstand warmer ocean temperatures
• ·Theater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian
• ·The postal service announced it will expand Sunday delivery to more cities across the country
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·Local police seized over $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring
• ·The country’s export of agricultural products increased this year
• ·A city council approved a plan to plant more trees in urban areas