The WHO launched a program to train midwives in rural areas of developing countries

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 150 homes and forced residents to evacuateA startup launched an app that helps users track their daily exercise and calorie intakeLocal restaurants partnered with food delivery services to offer contactless delivery

The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages in AsiaA tennis player returned to competition after injury and won a tournament in their comeback

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian artifacts on loan from Cairo

Researchers found that chronic stress can weaken the immune system and cause illnessAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

A small plane crashed in a field near an airport with the pilot and passengers rescued safelyA study showed that eating more vegetables can reduce the risk of developing certain cancers

The postal service introduced a new express delivery option for packages that arrive within 24 hoursVolunteers helped repair homes for low-income families as part of a community service project

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• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·The postal service announced it would expand its package delivery services to rural areas
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a 2000-year-old mosaic floor in an ancient Greek city
• ·A photographer’s photos of a local sunset went viral on Instagram, gaining 100k likes
• ·The transportation ministry added more crosswalks and pedestrian signals in busy areas
• ·A major comedy festival announced its lineup featuring 50 stand-up comedians from around the world
• ·A new study showed that 65% of parents prefer in-person school events over virtual gatherings
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from 8 different countries
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A hurricane caused extensive damage to coastal towns in the southern states