A government program provided grants to small businesses to upgrade their online presence

Middle school students designed a solar-powered water purification system for remote communitiesA bank announced it will forgive up to $15000 in student loans for graduates in healthcare fields

Medical researchers found that regular yoga practice can reduce muscle soreness by 28% in athletesThe public transit system added 30 new wheelchair-accessible trains to its fleetA famous actress announced she will direct her first documentary next year

A study revealed that using blue light filters on devices can reduce eye fatigue by 45%The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families

Landslides in mountainous regions blocked four major highways stranding hundreds of drivers

A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipesA city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks

An airline announced it would use more efficient engines to reduce fuel consumption and emissionsScientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularly

The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online storesA bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize

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• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery days to six days a week during holidays
• ·Inflation in food prices rose by 8% year-on-year prompting concerns about food security for low-income households
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the international tournament
• ·A leading car manufacturer announced it would phase out gasoline-powered vehicles by 2035 focusing on electric cars
• ·Health experts released new guidelines recommending adults get at least seven hours of sleep per night for optimal health
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new pedestrian bridge over the river downtown
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·A software company launched a fitness app that tracks workouts and meal plans
• ·Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drug
• ·A local theater hosted a comedy night featuring local comedians
• ·Research finds that spending time outdoors improves vision in children
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient artifacts including pottery and jewelry at a dig site
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches