The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourismA local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes

Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons

The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic cropsThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·Researchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type
• ·The government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop losses
• ·An airline announced it will add three new international routes next summer
• ·The transit system announced plans to add Wi-Fi to all buses and trains by next summer
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A school district updated its curriculum to include more lessons on climate change
• ·A major car brand announced it will stop making gasoline-powered cars by 2035
• ·Photography exhibit featuring wildlife from African savannas opens downtown
• ·A tech startup launched a finance management app
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·The government announced grants for companies developing new renewable energy technologies
• ·Photography exhibit showcasing wildlife conservation efforts opens at science museum
• ·A car crash on a highway caused a 5-mile traffic jam during evening rush hour
• ·Government approves funding for new public park in urban neighborhood
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity