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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• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal classes for expectant mothers
• ·A cyclist broke the national record for the 50-kilometer race by 2 minutes
• ·Retailers introduced contactless payment options to reduce checkout wait times
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after six days of intensive efforts
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier
• ·A grocery store chain started selling meal kits with pre-portioned ingredients for healthy dinners
• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to digital payment systems
• ·A school district started a summer school program for students needing extra help in math and reading
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new elementary school in a growing neighborhood
• ·The national space agency shared new images of Saturn’s rings captured by a space probe
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves vision in young children
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower stress hormones and improve mood in adults
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores
• ·Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes