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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• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic plumbing and electrical repairs
• ·A community garden hosted a harvest festival with live music and a potluck of garden-grown food
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·The government allocated $1 billion to upgrade aging water treatment facilities across the country
• ·A construction company won a contract to renovate a historic theater in the downtown area
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A new report showed renewable energy now accounts for 35% of the country’s total energy production
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·Researchers created a new type of biodegradable packaging that breaks down in six months
• ·The stock market recovered after a short downturn caused by global events
• ·Shoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and fabric
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports stadium for local teams
• ·A library started a storytime program for toddlers that meets twice a week