The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year

Volunteers organized a beach cleanup collecting 3 tons of plastic wasteA famous singer announced a North American tour with 25 shows scheduled next summer

Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four yearsEngineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areas

A supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farmsA study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next month

A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airportsA bakery introduced gluten-free bread that tastes like traditional wheat bread

A coffee shop hosted a book reading with a local author, drawing 70 attendeesA university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art micro

Scientists have discovered a new species of insect that aids in pollinating rare wildflowersThe government announced a new initiative to provide free job training for unemployed youth

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• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter
• ·A finance app reached 5 million downloads
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A team of doctors published research on a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease
• ·The city introduced a bike-sharing program with 100 new bikes at 20 stations
• ·A software company released an update to its app that added a dark mode feature
• ·A legendary singer announced a comeback tour after 15 years of retirement
• ·The space agency announced a new mission to study Mars’ atmosphere
• ·A study found that reading printed books is better for comprehension than e-books
• ·A hotel chain started offering discounts to travelers who choose to stay during off-peak seasons
• ·Physicists make progress in developing nuclear fusion as clean energy source
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria
• ·A beekeeper reported a 20% increase in honey production this year due to better weather conditions
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A school district hired a new nutritionist to oversee school meal programs and educate students about healthy eating