A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security featuresA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowanceA charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season

A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams

A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the countryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteriesA pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day

A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its salesA school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools

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• ·An oil company announced it will build a carbon capture facility to reduce emissions
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of sea slug that can photosynthesize like plants
• ·Researchers found that learning a musical instrument improves math skills in elementary students
• ·The government started a program to help farmers switch to organic farming methods
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·A study found that athletes who get 8-9 hours of sleep per night perform 15% better in competitions
• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A café introduced a new specialty latte made with lavender and honey
• ·A local newspaper printed a special section on local history
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·Government invests $30 million in affordable childcare programs statewide
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The country’s unemployment rate fell to 3.5% in August the lowest in a decade
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval from health authorities to market a new vaccine for a common childhood illness.
• ·A major tech company recalled 2 million laptops due to a battery defect that could cause overheating and fires
• ·A school district bought new textbooks for students in all grades