The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval

Gardening experts share tips for growing vegetables in small spacesBasketball team wins national championship after final game overtime

Study finds that reading physical books improves comprehension better than e booksLocal government organizes clean up event for city parksElectronics manufacturer reduces prices of laptop models ahead of holiday season

Archaeologists uncover ancient artifacts at site dating back 2000 yearsDietitians recommend adding more whole grains to daily meals

Bus company introduces new app for tracking routes and arrival times

Photography exhibition showcases images of endangered wildlifeThe postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major cities

A celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger reliefResearchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA snowstorm in the northwest dumped two feet of snow closing schools and government offices

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• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A hospital expanded its pediatric ward to accommodate an increasing number of young patients
• ·A national park started a program to remove invasive plant species that threaten native wildlife habitats
• ·The national rugby team hired a new assistant coach with experience in youth development
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists for their work on quantum dots
• ·A new law passed increasing the minimum wage by 10% to improve low-income workers’ living standards
• ·A photographer’s work was displayed in a local art gallery for a month
• ·The government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·A tech startup announced a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring features including heart rate tracking
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·Farmers in the northern region reported higher corn yields due to improved irrigation systems
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·The local museum hosted a “science day” with hands-on experiments for kids and families