The university offered online courses to students from other countries

Local businesses reported a 24% increase in sales during the holiday season compared to the previous yearA new law was passed to increase the minimum wage by 13% aiming to improve living standards for low-income workers

A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donationsA major hotel chain announced plans to open 36 new hotels in Asia over the next three yearsA study found that spending time in nature can reduce stress levels by up to 44% in adults

A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $62000A tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their carbon footprint and make eco-friendly choices

The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament

A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelterA popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new items

Doctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood diseaseThe community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesThe city installed a new parking app that lets users reserve spots and pay for parking online

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• ·A major cosmetics brand said it will stop animal testing on all its products worldwide
• ·A charity organization built temporary shelters for families displaced by a wildfire
• ·A famous actor announced they will star in a new film based on a best-selling novel set to begin filming next month
• ·A study found that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function and memory
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests improves respiratory health
• ·Researchers announced a breakthrough in battery technology with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 13 minutes
• ·Research shows that regular stretching reduces muscle pain after exercise
• ·A study showed that listening to nature sounds can improve sleep quality in people with insomnia
• ·A hospital started a program to help patients quit smoking
• ·Police department launches app for reporting traffic hazards
• ·The public transit system started offering a monthly pass that includes free bike rentals
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-made meal kits with easy-to-follow recipes for busy families
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries
• ·Postal service adds extra delivery days for holidays
• ·A study showed that drinking green tea regularly can improve brain function