The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens, offering free online courses.

The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violatorsA major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureLocal police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight

A new survey found that 83% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salaryA major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 93%

A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 72 dogs and catsA museum hosted a workshop on pottery making for adults

A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitnessA government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying among teens

A tech company collaborated with a university to develop new artificial intelligence technologyA local theater showed a documentary about local history that attracted large audiences

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• ·A hurricane caused flooding and wind damage to homes and businesses in coastal cities
• ·Art gallery hosts opening reception for new exhibition by local artists
• ·A famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with homemade hash and avocado toast
• ·Local schools started teaching coding as part of the curriculum
• ·A new study indicated that listening to music while exercising improves performance
• ·Local police launched a new program to educate teens about the dangers of distracted driving
• ·Research team finds link between daily water intake and improved skin elasticity
• ·The Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a poet known for works on social justice
• ·A bakery started making sourdough bread that ferments for 48 hours
• ·A tech giant announced a new streaming service with exclusive content competing with existing platforms
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%
• ·A tech startup released a new app that helps users find local fitness classes
• ·A gym added new fitness classes including yoga and kickboxing to attract more members
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite