The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·Online retailer offers free returns on all clothing purchases
• ·A city council voted to increase the minimum wage for city employees
• ·Local school district adds mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·Doctors urged people to wear sunscreen every day to protect their skin from UV rays
• ·Study shows that 15 minutes of daily meditation lowers anxiety levels in adults
• ·The prime minister held a meeting with labor leaders to discuss workers’ rights reforms
• ·A professional basketball player signed a record-breaking $250 million contract with a new team, making it the largest deal in league history.
• ·A study found sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The government released data showing a 3.5% increase in household income
• ·Radio station launches new program focused on local business stories
• ·A new report showed that the number of college graduates entering the tech industry has increased by 18% in the past year
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·A fashion brand collaborated with a local artist to design a limited edition collection
• ·Newspaper publishes special section on local history
• ·The city introduced a new parking system that uses solar power
• ·A new study finds that regular exercise can improve mental health in adults