The transportation ministry announced plans to expand public transit options, including adding more bus routes and subway stations.

A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income studentsResearchers found that students who participate in sports have higher graduation rates

The police department launched a new app that allows users to report suspicious activity anonymouslyA luxury hotel chain announced it will install solar panels on the roofs of all its propertiesScientists discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using a special type of foam

The community center opened a new senior center with fitness classes and social activitiesA new study showed that air pollution from power plants affects children's academic performance

The government started a campaign to encourage people to donate blood during a national shortage

A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in personA taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more

A fashion store started offering alteration services to ensure proper fitA library added a graphic novel section that became popular with teens

A farm installed a new irrigation system that uses rainwaterA fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building

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• ·The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens
• ·Researchers found that air pollution can increase the risk of asthma in children
• ·A tech startup received a large investment to develop new software
• ·A study found that listening to music while working can improve productivity for some people
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A tech company acquired a smaller startup to expand its product line
• ·Local businesses participated in a “small business Saturday” event to boost local economy
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·The national rugby team won the regional championship for the third time
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·A large-scale music festival will take place in the park next summer
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to ensure the safety of athletes
• ·Farmers market introduces weekly cooking demonstrations using local produce
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in adults
• ·A global food safety organization issued guidelines to reduce food waste in restaurants and homes
• ·A national park offered camping permits online for the first time