The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% 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 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 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 inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·The city council approved a project to build a new community center in the suburbs
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·A team of scientists explored a remote region of the Amazon rainforest
• ·The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm
• ·Landslides in mountainous regions blocked two major highways stranding hundreds of drivers
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A school started a gardening club where students grow vegetables to donate to local food banks
• ·A study found that regular social interaction can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·Scientists invented a new type of battery that can store energy for longer periods of time
• ·A tech startup released a device that monitors air quality inside homes
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·The government launched a program to promote tourism in rural areas
• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·Biologists track migration patterns of humpback whales using underwater microphones
• ·Research indicates that volunteering improves self esteem and happiness
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown