The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food pricesA charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens

Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areasThe city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hoursResearchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers

A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsThe city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

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• ·Local police started a program to teach bicycle safety to elementary school students
• ·Firefighters use drones to monitor wildfire spread in rural areas
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category of documentaries about science and technology
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of bird in a tropical rainforest with bright blue feathers
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A high school robotics team won first place in a state competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage social media accounts
• ·A university opened a new research lab focused on developing sustainable battery technologies
• ·Teachers receive new tablets to integrate digital lessons in classrooms
• ·A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the country
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s hurricane season will have 12 named storms
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with educational books
• ·Marine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A coffee shop started selling fair trade coffee to support farmers in developing countries