A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

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

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• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters
• ·A new program was launched to help ex-offenders find jobs and reintegrate into society
• ·A research team discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient
• ·Radio station holds fundraiser to help homeless veterans
• ·Study finds that peppermint essential oil improves focus and concentration
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A construction company used 3D printing technology for part of a building project
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·A study found that eating breakfast every day can improve academic performance in high school students
• ·Major airline partners with eco-friendly travel company to offset carbon emissions
• ·A airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowance
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A study found that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones by 27%
• ·Research shows that art therapy helps children cope with trauma
• ·A school district added more foreign language courses, including Mandarin and Spanish
• ·Chemists create new cleaning product that is safe for the environment