Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·The central bank announced it would inject $10 billion into the economy to boost small business growth
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand stronger earthquakes and extreme weather conditions.
• ·Mudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motorists
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Local hospitals will start using a new AI system to assist in diagnosing rare diseases
• ·A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar cookies for health-conscious customers
• ·Veterinarian clinic offers free wellness exams for pets adopted from shelters
• ·Researchers created a biodegradable plastic bag that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Magazine features profile of chef who uses local, seasonal ingredients
• ·A restaurant added a kids eat free night on Mondays to attract family customers
• ·A community held a festival to celebrate cultural diversity with food music and dance from different countries
• ·A popular social media platform launched a new feature for short videos
• ·A software company updated its privacy policy to give users more control over their data
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced traffic congestion in major cities by 25%
• ·A high-level diplomatic delegation arrived in the capital to discuss trade disputes and climate action collaboration
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival