A hotel renovated its rooms to include energy-efficient appliances and lighting

The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creationA musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of release

A city council approved the construction of 350 new affordable housing unitsScientists developed a rapid test for a viral infection that provides results in 10 minutesA retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday sale

A severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great PlainsA study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissions

A museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in historyA river overflowed its banks after heavy rain causing damage to nearby farms

A study found that listening to classical music can improve focus while studyingThe government passed a law to raise the legal age for buying alcohol

A museum offered free admission to veterans on national holidaysA local café started serving vegan desserts made with coconut milk

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• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·A heavy rainstorm caused flooding in the basements of 80 homes in a suburban neighborhood
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·A smartphone app that helps users manage their finances reached 5 million downloads
• ·A national park started a program to clean up litter from hiking trails
• ·Environmental activists protested against a new oil pipeline project in the northern wilderness
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship for the third year in a row
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open 30 new stores in urban neighborhoods
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·Astronomers captured images of a rare supernova explosion in a distant galaxy
• ·A software company announced it will allow employees to work from any location worldwide
• ·Schools launched a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·The national soccer team won their first match in the World Cup defeating a defending champion with a score of 3-1