A small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairs

The city hosted an international conference on climate changeA new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books

Local farmers' markets attracted more customers who prefer organic foodThe government passed a law to protect endangered animals and their habitatsA tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules

Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious diseaseThe local theater group announced its upcoming performance schedule including classic plays

A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region

Scientists identified a new gene that is related to human longevityBook club selects Pulitzer Prize winning novel for monthly discussion

Engineers design energy efficient heating systems for office buildingsGolf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools

Study shows that owning a pet reduces feelings of loneliness in elderly adultsTea shop creates new blends using herbs grown in local community gardens

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• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 25 colleges competing for championship
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for travelers booking in advance
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program for electronic waste
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekdays
• ·A construction project to widen a highway started this month and will take two years to finish
• ·The WHO launched a campaign to eliminate a rare disease in developing countries
• ·Researchers found that regular exercise reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes by 40%
• ·A city council approved the construction of 300 new affordable housing units
• ·A team of engineers built a prototype of a flying car, which successfully completed its first test flight.
• ·Local government organizes cleanup event for riverbank polluted by litter
• ·Scientists study effects of organic and chemical fertilizers on soil health
• ·Power company launches initiative to help customers reduce energy usage in winter
• ·Scientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat
• ·A city started planting trees along streets to provide shade and reduce air pollution
• ·The city council voted to increase funding for science programs in schools