The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·The national tennis tournament set a new attendance record with over 150000 spectators
• ·Weather forecasters predicted above-average temperatures for the upcoming summer raising concerns about heatwaves
• ·Physicists make progress in developing fusion energy as clean power source
• ·A school district decided to add financial literacy classes to the high school curriculum
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and jellies at the farmers market
• ·A tech company announced it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen, set to hit stores next quarter.
• ·A farm started offering pick-your-own apple days in the fall that drew families from nearby cities
• ·A scientist received a grant to continue their research on a cure for a rare disease
• ·A wildlife sanctuary released a conservation report
• ·The government invested millions of dollars in improving public healthcare facilities
• ·A farm started offering educational tours for school groups to learn about farming
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems
• ·A global summit on gender equality ended with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2030
• ·Study shows that eating breakfast regularly improves school performance in kids
• ·A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line