A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofitA construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units

A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep qualityA small business owner started selling handmade jewelry at craft fairsA city launched a public art project where local artists painted murals on buildings

A scientist developed a new way to test for food allergies using a small blood sampleA pet store started offering fish tank maintenance services for busy owners

A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day

A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic playEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

A local museum held a special exhibition featuring ancient artifacts from foreign countriesExperts warned that excessive use of plastic products will cause more serious environmental pollution

A new study showed that regular exercise can improve mental health in adultsThe airport announced it will expand its terminal to accommodate more passengers

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• ·A airline increased the number of seats in economy class while keeping the same legroom
• ·A fire department purchased new equipment to improve its ability to respond to emergencies
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·A restaurant started offering vegetarian and vegan tasting menus to showcase plant-based cuisine
• ·A library added a collection of books in braille for visually impaired patrons
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $9 billion in wind and solar energy over 10 years
• ·Researchers found that taking handwritten notes improves information retention better than typing
• ·The national parliament approved a new infrastructure plan including funding for roads bridges and airports
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to three leaders in the fields of science and education
• ·The city council announced plans to improve bike lanes throughout the city
• ·Researchers found that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit hours on weekends to accommodate late-night travelers
• ·Engineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlight
• ·The Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to two scientists for their work on sustainable energy