A gym added an indoor pool

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4% 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 500 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2000 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 inequalityThe national ballet company announced a tour of small cities to reach more audiences

A new study indicated that working from home reduces stress for most employeesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works on cloudy days

Local businesses hosted a street party to celebrate the city’s 200th anniversaryA professional athlete donated $1 million to build a sports center in his hometown

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• ·A restaurant chain announced it would add 15 new plant-based menu items to its locations nationwide
• ·A fashion brand started a recycling program where customers can return old clothes to be repurposed
• ·A city installed more public restrooms with accessible facilities for people with disabilities
• ·The city’s public transportation system announced it will add more buses during rush hour to reduce overcrowding and wait times.
• ·Engineers designed a new levee system to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·Farmers reported a bumper crop of apples due to ideal weather conditions this year
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·A tech company updated its operating system for mobile devices
• ·Students organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas
• ·A city organized a street art festival with murals painted by artists from around the world
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·A local history museum opened a new exhibition about the city’s role in the country’s independence movement
• ·The World Bank approved a $650 million loan to help a country upgrade its rural healthcare clinics
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying game against a rival team
• ·A small business owner expanded their online store to include international shipping options