A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·The country’s GDP grew by 2.1% in the first quarter driven by tech and manufacturing sectors
• ·Bloggers attend conference focused on content creation and digital marketing
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A startup launched a new device to monitor air quality in homes
• ·A software developer created a new app that helps users track their water intake and set hydration goals
• ·A local school district announced elementary coding classes starting next semester
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·A city installed new public art installations in downtown areas to attract tourists
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event where customers sampled 5 different types of coffee
• ·A new movie based on a popular novel premiered at a film festival
• ·A supermarket chain reduced food waste by donating unsold items to food banks
• ·City organizes parade to celebrate national holiday with local bands
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·A study showed that teachers who use games in the classroom have more engaged students