Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingA global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talksHealth officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinatedA renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend

The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companiesA severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools

Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie

A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complexA research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development

A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cupsA government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households

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• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum age for buying tobacco products
• ·A city installed new crosswalks with flashing lights to improve pedestrian safety at busy intersections
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries
• ·Scientists successfully cloned a rare animal to help preserve the species
• ·A major retail chain revealed it will open 20 new stores in small towns across the country
• ·Bloggers attend digital marketing conference to learn about new social media tools
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect old-growth forests from logging
• ·A restaurant started offering take-and-bake meals for customers to cook at home
• ·A study showed that eating nuts daily can improve heart health and reduce cholesterol
• ·A local business owner won an award for entrepreneurship recognized for their innovative approach to sustainable business
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases
• ·Astronomers discover new exoplanet in habitable zone of distant star
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship that gained 10,000 listeners
• ·Doctors advised people with chronic conditions to get flu shots early this year