A popular social media app added a feature that lets users create and share short cooking videos

A museum hosted a lecture by a renowned archaeologist about recent discoveries in ancient ruinsA local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areasA celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feast

Researchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructure

Scientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cellsArchaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave system

Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for citiesA drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA community center offered free English classes for immigrant families

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• ·The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·Retail sales increased by 3.2% in the third quarter driven by strong demand for electronics and home goods
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be warmer than usual
• ·The community center offered free yoga classes for people with chronic pain
• ·Researchers developed a new method to clean up oil spills
• ·A historic building underwent restoration to preserve its cultural heritage
• ·Coffee shop sources beans directly from small scale farmers in South America
• ·A community organized a neighborhood potluck with dishes from 30 different cultures
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friends
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about a new drug approval
• ·Researchers found that drinking warm milk before bed can improve sleep duration by 45 minutes
• ·Researchers discovered a new species of fish in a deep-sea vent off the coast of Australia
• ·Park rangers lead educational hikes to teach visitors about local flora and fauna
• ·Local schools started offering after-school robotics programs for middle school students this week