A museum offered free admission on weekends for families

The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructureA famous author released their first novel in five years

Weather forecasters predicted heavy rain for the weekendA new high-speed train service connecting two cities started todayTeachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources

A tech startup received a large investment to develop new softwareThe national library added 10000 new books to its collection

A sports stadium is being renovated to host next year’s championship

Researchers developed a new treatment for a rare medical conditionDoctors developed a new treatment for Parkinson’s disease that slows the progression of the illness

A large retail company announced it will open its first store in Europe next year expanding its global presenceA new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years

A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportationA tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commands

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• ·The police department seized a large amount of illegal drugs in a raid
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Oceanographers study effects of ocean acidification on shellfish populations
• ·A city installed new public Wi-Fi hotspots in 15 downtown parks for residents and visitors
• ·A sports equipment store started selling eco friendly sports gear
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries
• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing
• ·A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers during a hands-on training session
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more benches and public restrooms in city parks
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·Tennis tournament attracts top ranked players from around the world to local courts
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media on teenage mental health
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 28% in the last quarter