The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in Asia

Study finds that daily walking for 30 minutes lowers risk of type 2 diabetesMajor airline adds direct flights between mid-sized city and European hub

Art museum hosts exhibit of ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from global museumsHospital opens specialized clinic for treating sports related injuriesFootball league expands playoff format to include 12 teams next season

Weather service warns of heavy snowfall in northern regions this weekendUniversity researchers find way to make solar panels 15% more efficient

Retailer launches loyalty program that rewards customers for eco-friendly purchases

Survey shows 80% of parents want more mental health support in schoolsThe federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in rural areas

A historic hotel in the city center was renovated and reopened after being closed for two yearsRetailers introduced a new contactless payment system to speed up checkout times

Doctors used stem cell therapy to treat a patient with a severe spinal cord injuryThe country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.3% in September the lowest in 15 years

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• ·Scientists used CRISPR technology to edit the genes of a crop to make it more resistant to pests
• ·Scientists reported an increase in coral reef health in marine protected areas
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·A community organized a holiday toy drive that collected 500 toys for children in need
• ·An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their families
• ·A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration
• ·A community garden donated 100 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·A construction company used solar power for equipment
• ·A popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors
• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Weather service issues tornado watch for midwestern states through Friday evening
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 500 flights and closed government offices
• ·A city council approved funding to repair and repave potholed roads in residential areas
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 23 countries within 24 hours