The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic wasteA famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer

Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four yearsEngineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas

A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farmsA study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month

A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airportsA bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread

A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendeesA university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro

Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowersThe government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth

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• ·The World Bank approved a $900 million loan to help a developing country build new schools
• ·Wildlife sanctuary releases rehabilitated birds of prey into protected forest area
• ·A new fitness trend gained popularity among young people
• ·A charity started a job training program for homeless people
• ·The airport announced it will install new biometric scanners to speed up passenger check-in
• ·The government provided financial aid to families affected by natural disasters
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·Ice cream shop introduces new flavors made with local dairy and fruits
• ·Doctors developed a new surgical technique that reduces recovery time for patients
• ·A city council approved the construction of 320 new affordable housing units in the downtown area
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Library provides free access to online academic journals for students