The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourismA local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes

Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons

The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic cropsThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2035 focusing on electric vehicles
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·The city installed more public charging stations for electric vehicles
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·Researchers found that eating fish regularly can improve brain function in adults
• ·A tennis player won their 22nd Grand Slam title becoming the oldest champion in the sport’s history
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A hospital started a telemedicine program, allowing patients in rural areas to consult with specialists remotely
• ·Train service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers
• ·Newspaper publishes special section on local history
• ·A research study found that spending time gardening can lower blood pressure in adults