Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·Hiking group discovers hidden waterfall in national forest during weekend trip
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contender
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·Park officials announce new rules to protect wildlife in park areas
• ·Research finds that board games improve critical thinking in children
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 14 minutes
• ·Fire department gives away free fire safety kits to families
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic cartoons from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A grocery store started selling plant-based meat alternatives to meet the growing demand
• ·A hotel added a spa and wellness center with massage services and yoga classes for guests
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for customers who book tickets three months in advance
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A local market started a program to help small farmers sell their products online
• ·Local farmers reported a record harvest this year thanks to favorable weather and advanced agricultural techniques
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics