The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

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 government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 9000 affordable housing units over the next five years
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·An international charity delivered 20000 tents to families displaced by a civil war
• ·A large hotel opened in the city center to accommodate tourists
• ·A school district updated its technology infrastructure to provide faster internet access in schools
• ·A retailer announced it would offer 20% off all products during its annual sale
• ·A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 6 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·A city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care
• ·A city council voted to build a new public swimming pool in a underserved neighborhood
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local sunset that went viral on social media
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·Research indicates that laughter therapy reduces pain in patients with chronic conditions
• ·A school district hired 10 new teachers to reduce class sizes in middle and high schools