A tech company launched a new tablet with a foldable screen and 18-hour battery life

The city’s public library added more e-books for users to borrow onlineLocal businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint

Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduledA team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficientThe stock market fluctuated due to changes in government policy

A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for low-income studentsScientists discovered that a common herb has anti-inflammatory properties

The national rugby team won a close match against their biggest rivals

A local artist created portraits of community leaders to display in city hallNewsletter highlights achievements of local students and teachers

Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environmentVolleyball tournament attracts teams from 20 colleges and universities

Study reveals that drinking enough water improves skin healthCandle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles

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• ·A local school district decided to adopt a four-day school week to reduce costs and improve student attendance.
• ·Candle company releases holiday scents like pine and cranberry
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 days
• ·The national basketball team won the regional championship securing a spot in the upcoming international tournament
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them use smartphones and tablets
• ·A historic building in the city center was damaged in a fire early this morning; no injuries were reported, but restoration could take years.
• ·Fire department conducts safety drills in local schools
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps reduce PTSD symptoms in veterans
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area
• ·Power company offers free energy audits to residential customers
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores, starting from next month.
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the restriction of outdoor water use for businesses
• ·Scientists compare effects of organic and conventional farming on soil
• ·A government program provided grants to small businesses affected by recent natural disasters
• ·A community organized a cultural heritage day that celebrated the history of the area’s original residents