Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·A school started a debate club
• ·A new smartphone app helps users track their daily water intake
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time in 20 years
• ·An energy company announced it will build a new wind farm capable of powering 60000 homes
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year in a row
• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·The city’s public transport system added wheelchair-accessible buses to all routes
• ·A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxes
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.8 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to longevity in humans
• ·Archaeologists discovered an ancient temple in a remote area dating back over 2300 years
• ·A tech company donated old computers to local schools for educational use
• ·Movie theater offers discounted tickets for families on weekends
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10000 listeners