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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• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks for seniors who have trouble reading print
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·Local businesses partnered with a community college to offer job training programs for students
• ·The city introduced a parking app for easy payment
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·The city council allocated funds to repair damaged roads and sidewalks
• ·A study revealed that pet therapy can reduce anxiety by 25% in hospital patients
• ·A popular coffee chain planned to open new stores in small cities
• ·Highway department repaves major highway to improve safety and reduce traffic
• ·Local farmers reported a bumper crop of wheat this year, thanks to favorable weather conditions throughout the growing season.
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 1-2 days
• ·A wildlife sanctuary rescued a baby elephant that was separated from its herd
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households