Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early

Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutesThe postal service announced it would hire 12000 temporary workers for the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a cooking camp for kids to teach them basic culinary skillsResearchers found that using cloth napkins instead of paper ones saves 100 pounds of paper per yearA city started a program to plant native flowers in public spaces to support pollinators

A tornado in the south destroyed a small town’s main street and injured 15 peopleA study showed that online learning can be just as effective as in-person classes for some subjects

The government announced tax incentives for families who install energy-efficient windows

A bookstore expanded its selection of graphic novels and comic books to attract younger readersThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

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• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A university research team studied the impact of social media on relationships
• ·Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist season
• ·A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contract
• ·Scientists observed a rare phenomenon in the Earth’s atmosphere
• ·A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menu
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sports team’s championship win that were used in the team’s yearbook
• ·A study in a science journal found natural sunlight exposure improves children’s cognitive function
• ·The transportation department repaired potholes on major roads before winter
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·The railway service added more trains during rush hour to reduce overcrowding for commuters
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companies
• ·Local authorities announced a single-use plastic bag ban in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A tech startup secured $5 million in funding to expand its product line
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations