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 fashion brand released a new line of activewear for women
• ·An airline announced it will offer free checked bags for passengers traveling with children
• ·A major retailer announced it would be expanding its online shopping platform to offer same-day delivery in more cities.
• ·A popular singer announced a world tour starting in June
• ·A major airline improved its in - flight services to attract more passengers
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves immune system function
• ·The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices
• ·Researchers discovered that plants respond to sound waves by growing faster
• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·The government passed a law to protect consumers from high fees charged by banks and credit card companies
• ·A tech startup developed a device that monitors indoor air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·Researchers found that eating a handful of almonds daily can lower LDL cholesterol levels
• ·A bookstore chain started a book swap program where customers can exchange used books
• ·A smartphone company offered a trade in program for old phones to reduce electronic waste