Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·Toy company creates interactive puzzle sets that teach geography to kids
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade
• ·Students participated in a competition to design sustainable products
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of battery that can charge electric vehicles in 15 minutes, a breakthrough for the industry.
• ·A tech company released a new version of its software with improved features and performance
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·A library hosted a tech help session for seniors, teaching 50 people to use smartphones
• ·The government introduced new laws to ban the sale of single-use plastics like straws and utensils
• ·A study found that reading before bed can improve sleep quality
• ·A gardener developed a new type of tomato plant that resists pests and produces more fruit
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered sea turtles from habitat loss
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·Research shows that regular dinners with friends boost mental health
• ·A popular online retailer added a new service that allows customers to return items in person
• ·Scientists developed a new type of fertilizer that is better for the environment and crops
• ·Weather experts predicted a mild winter this year