The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic wasteA famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer

Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four yearsEngineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas

A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farmsA study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month

A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airportsA bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread

A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendeesA university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro

Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowersThe government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth

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• ·Skateboard competition awards $5,000 prize to best amateur rider
• ·A large bookstore announced it will host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groups
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new community pool in a residential neighborhood
• ·A local soccer team won the national cup for the first time in 25 years sparking street celebrations
• ·Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds
• ·Study finds that reading to infants helps develop early language skills
• ·A farm started selling fresh-pressed apple cider at local farmers markets during the fall season
• ·A study found that listening to nature sounds can lower stress hormones in the human body
• ·School district approves new curriculum focused on environmental education
• ·The transportation department began repaving major highways to fix potholes
• ·Researchers found that exercise helps improve memory in older adults
• ·Power company starts pilot program for smart meters to help customers save energy
• ·A new law was passed to protect victims of domestic violence with increased legal support
• ·Dietitian recommends adding chia seeds to meals for omega 3 fatty acid intake
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price