A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals

Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespanA famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseasesThe university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families

A new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring

Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night skyStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremonyResearch finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults

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• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·Major retailers extended their summer sale period by two weeks to meet customer demand
• ·A community center hosted a free yoga class every Saturday, drawing 50+ attendees each session
• ·A airline offered discounted fares for travelers who book flights two months in advance
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·A new virtual reality (VR) headset was released that weighs 50% less than previous models reducing user fatigue
• ·A museum acquired a painting by a famous impressionist artist for its permanent collection
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·The foreign minister traveled to Asia to negotiate a new free trade agreement with several Southeast Asian nations
• ·A pet store started offering pet training classes for dogs and cats
• ·A city council discussed plans to make public transit more accessible for people with disabilities
• ·A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship
• ·Photography exhibit featuring images of endangered species opens at science center
• ·The government announced a new program to help homeless people find permanent housing, with a budget of $100 million.
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 250 bicycles at 20 stations
• ·A smartphone company announced a new partnership with a wireless carrier to offer better deals