The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novelThe military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers

A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities

Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 yearsThe government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%

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• ·Scientists at a leading university discovered a potential breakthrough in treating Alzheimer’s disease using new drug compounds
• ·Skateboard competition attracts professional riders from around the world
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app, helping riders recover items
• ·A new survey found that 71% of parents support extended school hours for after-school programs
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Scientists found an effective way to clean up oil spills in the ocean
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·An energy company announced it will close all its coal-fired power plants by 2030
• ·Book publisher signs deal with best selling author for three new novels
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in low income families during the holidays
• ·A famous actor starred in a new movie that received critical acclaim and is expected to be a box office hit.
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of spinach may lower the risk of heart disease by 23%
• ·The government announced a new policy to provide free healthcare for low-income families
• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A smartphone company released new accessories
• ·A major airline announced plans to reduce carbon emissions by 40 percent by 2030