The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food pricesA charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens

Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areasThe city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hoursResearchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers

A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsThe city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

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• ·A tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life
• ·The central bank raised interest rates by 0.25% to curb rising inflation which reached 6.8% last month
• ·The government announced plans to build a new airport in a fast-growing city in the south
• ·A school district announced it will provide free breakfast to all students next year
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from waste materials
• ·A local farm started selling fresh eggs from free-range chickens at the farmers market
• ·A famous poet was awarded a lifetime achievement award for their contributions to literature
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·A severe hailstorm damaged crops and vehicles in a farming community leading to millions in losses
• ·A charity organization built a new community center in a low-income neighborhood
• ·Scientists develop new test to detect disease in early stages
• ·Local schools will extend opening hours to help working parents
• ·A new study showed that drinking enough water can improve metabolism and energy levels
• ·The city council voted to add more benches and water fountains in public parks
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·Researchers found that regular strength training reduces the risk of falls in the elderly