The government invested millions of dollars in upgrading the country’s internet infrastructure

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment

A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmlandA study found that listening to upbeat music improves mood and energy levelsThe government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors

A museum offered free guided tours for school groups to teach kids about historyA local café started serving cold-brew coffee made with beans from a local roaster

Researchers developed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building materials

The railway service announced it would offer discounted fares for passengers who book in advanceA local theater company performed a classic play in a public park for free

The government announced plans to repair aging roads and bridges in rural areasA tech company unveiled a new virtual reality headset for gaming and education

Weather experts reported that this year’s hurricane season is expected to be less activeA team of historians published new findings about a famous historical figure

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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses switch to renewable energy
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country
• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·A popular music artist released a new album which topped the charts in over 22 countries within 24 hours
• ·Local farmers reported a 28% increase in corn yields thanks to new drought-resistant seeds
• ·A space agency successfully landed a rover on the moon to collect soil samples
• ·A study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 42% in adults
• ·A study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekends
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A tech startup launched a new app that helps people manage their daily schedules
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A museum opened a space exploration exhibit
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A study found that reading fiction improves empathy and emotional intelligence in both children and adults