A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·Coffee shop switches to compostable cups and straws to reduce plastic waste
• ·Scientists cloned a rare species of coral to help restore damaged coral reefs
• ·A pet groomer opened a second location after their first shop had a 60% increase in bookings
• ·A city council approved a plan to build more affordable housing units to address the growing housing crisis.
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight infections
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their finances
• ·The federal reserve indicated it may lower interest rates slightly to stimulate economic growth
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A famous musician released a new album, which broke streaming records within the first 24 hours of its release.
• ·Doctors urged people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter season
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author events to encourage reading in communities
• ·A charity collected donations of winter coats for homeless individuals
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids with games races and prizes