Opera house stages modern adaptation of classic opera with digital sets

A music festival announced it will offer free tickets to volunteers who help with cleanupThe city council voted to increase funding for public art projects in downtown areas

A car manufacturer revealed a new electric SUV with a range of 400 miles per chargeLocal police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidentsScientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants

A charity organization launched a campaign to collect winter coats for children in low-income familiesThe national opera company announced it will perform for free in community parks this summer

A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books

Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communitiesA famous novelist published a new book that focuses on environmental protection

Doctors successfully performed a rare surgery to treat a patient with a heart conditionFarmers in the area reported a good harvest this year thanks to favorable weather

The national soccer team won an important match to qualify for the international tournamentEngineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models

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• ·A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheat
• ·A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruit
• ·Hardware store offers classes on woodworking for beginners
• ·The country’s manufacturing sector expanded by 2.3% in October driven by demand for industrial machinery
• ·The government announced a new program to help small businesses adopt digital tools
• ·Scientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions
• ·A boxer won the world heavyweight title after knocking out the defending champion in the fifth round
• ·A bakery started making custom cakes for weddings and birthdays
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery fragments in a rural village in central Europe
• ·A heatwave in the western states pushed temperatures to 112°F leading to school closures
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Researchers developed a faster method to test for common infectious diseases
• ·A small business owner expanded their pet store to include a grooming salon
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against a common virus
• ·Biologists create new pesticide that is safe for bees
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years.