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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• ·Researchers developed biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·The government offered grants to businesses that develop new technologies for clean energy
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 500 bicycles available at 30 different stations
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday season
• ·A new mobile game with educational content was launched for kids
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·Volunteers cleaned up over 2000 pounds of trash from a popular beach over a weekend cleanup event
• ·Scientists at a university lab found a way to reduce the cost of producing hydrogen fuel by 40%
• ·A hospital opened a new cancer treatment center with state-of-the-art medical equipment
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable packaging made from sugarcane fiber
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in basements of 100 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings for local writers
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 12 million children by 2030
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A theater company staged a production of a classic play with a modern twist
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools