A tech company released a new software update with improved features

Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skillsA large supermarket chain announced plans to reduce plastic waste

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in a decadeA historical building was restored and opened as a tourist attractionDoctors recommended more exercise to improve overall health

A film festival awarded its top prize to an independent directorThe city introduced a bike-sharing scheme to promote green transport

Researchers found that social media use affects sleep patterns in young people

A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengersWeather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will be less severe than average

A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century authorLocal police increased patrols in shopping districts during the holiday season to prevent theft

A new restaurant specializing in plant-based burgers opened to long lines of customersThe country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to lower fuel prices

(责任编辑：潮州市)

• ·A farmers market added a section for local honey and bee products
• ·A cyclist won the national road race championship after a 180-mile race
• ·The police department launched a new app that lets residents report traffic violations with photos
• ·Renewable energy sources (solar wind hydro) accounted for 25% of global electricity generation last year
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that may be linked to increased resistance to certain viruses
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·A charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season
• ·A city installed new traffic lights with countdown timers to improve pedestrian safety
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep duration on academic performance in college students
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·Scientists at a coastal research lab found higher levels of microplastics in deep-sea fish than previously thought
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices
• ·The military deployed troops to help distribute food and water in areas hit by a severe hurricane
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region
• ·A major airline announced it will use sustainable aviation fuel for 10% of its flights