A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·Study shows that pets help reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.9 hours to 1.35 hours
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 2.1% in July the lowest in three years
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition featuring art from around the world
• ·Book publisher releases memoir by famous political figure
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of 4 or more
• ·Community organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river
• ·The police department launched a program to build better relationships with community members
• ·Train company upgrades fleet with faster and more comfortable carriages
• ·An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineries
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during the back-to-school season
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 20 new locations in small towns this year
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to soft music for a few hours a day
• ·A tech company released a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint
• ·Local authorities launched a campaign to clean up a polluted river with volunteers collecting over 6.5 tons of trash
• ·A university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities