A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion

A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 unitsA study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality

A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildingsA scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sample

A pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy ownersA restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day

A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play

A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their financesA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans

A farmers market added a section for local beekeepers to sell honey and beeswax productsA hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes and spinal cord injuries

A national park started offering guided tours led by park rangers, focusing on wildlife and plant identificationA fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women

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• ·Heavy snowfall in the northern states closed highways and canceled over 200 flights
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle old electronics into valuable metals
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A software company released an update to its app that fixed bugs and improved loading speed
• ·The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changes
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular skin checks to detect skin cancer early
• ·Swimming team breaks national record in 4x100 meter relay at championship meet
• ·A local theater hosted a festival featuring plays by emerging playwrights
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news
• ·The United Nations held a summit to discuss strategies to reduce global plastic waste
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world