The university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and free ATM access

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that provides long-term protection against the fluThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with newer more efficient modelsA famous actor announced they will produce and star in a new TV series about historical events

A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skillsThe government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A flood in a small town damaged over 100 homes and forced residents to seek shelter

A startup launched a new app that helps users track their daily water intake and stay hydratedStudy finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration

Coffee shop roasts coffee beans in small batches for freshnessElementary school takes students on field trip to local zoo for science class

Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designersResearch shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones

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• ·A software company hired 50 new employees to support the growth of its business
• ·Researchers found that certain fungi can break down toxic chemicals in contaminated soil
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region
• ·A study found that spending time outdoors improves mental health
• ·Local government plants 2,000 trees in urban parks to combat heat islands
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A team of explorers discovered a hidden cave system with ancient rock paintings in a remote mountain area
• ·A famous actor donated his collection of movie scripts to a film school
• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony
• ·Scientists discovered a new planet that orbits a star similar to our sun in the habitable zone
• ·Two neighboring countries signed a historic trade agreement after three years of diplomatic negotiations
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea daily improves brain function and memory
• ·A hotel started offering early check-in for guests who arrive before the standard check-in time
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designer
• ·A major airline added new in-flight Wi-Fi service to all its planes
• ·A tech startup raised $230 million in a new funding round valuing the company at over $1.3 billion