The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

Health officials advised people to get vaccinated against the flu ahead of the winter seasonA city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks

A study showed that spending time gardening can lower stress hormones and improve moodA famous actor signed on to star in a new TV series based on a best-selling novelThe military donated medical supplies to local hospitals struggling with high patient numbers

A school district switched to digital textbooks to reduce costs and improve access to updated contentA tech startup launched a new app that helps users track their water consumption and stay hydrated

Heavy snow closed several schools and government offices in northern parts of the country

Researchers discovered that a certain type of seaweed can be used to make biodegradable packagingThe WHO released new guidelines for preventing the spread of infectious diseases

A soccer team signed a young talent from a local academy to a professional contractA new high-speed train service started operating between two major cities

Marine researchers found that ocean temperatures have risen by 1.5°C over 50 yearsThe government passed a law to increase funding for public education by 15%

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• ·A skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisher
• ·A farm started a beekeeping program to help pollinate its crops and produce honey
• ·A school started a debate club that competes against other schools in regional tournaments
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·Coffee shop sources coffee beans directly from small farms in Central America
• ·A famous chef opened a new restaurant specializing in local cuisine
• ·A tech company released a new laptop that is thinner and lighter than previous models
• ·A tech company announced it will hire 1500 new employees for its AI research division
• ·A local newspaper won an award for its investigative reporting on local government corruption
• ·The WHO released new guidelines for healthy eating to prevent obesity
• ·A coffee shop hosted a coffee tasting event with beans from around the world
• ·A scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials
• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to recycle more
• ·Archaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps businesses track their inventory