The country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year

A truck accident on a highway spilled 100 gallons of fuel causing a temporary closureA study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students

The space agency announced plans to build a research station on the moon by 2035Local businesses hosted a street fair with live music and food vendors to attract customersThe United Nations held a conference to discuss ways to protect endangered marine species

A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 12 minutesA public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books

Researchers found that eating dark leafy greens can increase iron levels in anemic patients

The city announced it will install more public Wi-Fi hotspots in parks and plazasFire department hosts open house to teach residents about fire safety

Music festival announces headliners including Grammy award winning artistsCity council votes to ban plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

Veterinarian clinic offers free spay and neuter services for stray animalsTrain service adds late night routes to accommodate weekend travelers

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• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center
• ·A hospital bought new medical equipment
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·A new study revealed that air pollution from cars affects children’s lung development by age 5
• ·A new study revealed that social media use can affect self esteem in teenagers
• ·A school started a choir program that performed at a regional music festival
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comedians
• ·A bakery started making gluten free bread using ancient grains
• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·The city hosted an international sports tournament attracting teams from around the world
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people respond to certain medications