A soccer team advanced to the knockout stage of the international tournament after winning two of their three group matches

A musician performed at a benefit concert that raised $18,000 for disaster reliefA construction company finished building a new bridge that cuts travel time between two towns by 15 minutes

A study found that reading fiction can improve empathy and social understandingA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products to 12 countriesA city launched a recycling rewards program, giving residents discounts for proper sorting

A scientist published a research paper about a new treatment for Alzheimer’s diseaseA pet store started offering "puppy training classes" for new dog owners

A restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences, where diners watch meals being prepared

A school district updated its curriculum to include lessons on climate change and sustainabilityA study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children

Local firefighters rescued three people from a burning building early this morning with no serious injuries reportedA tech company announced it will lay off 1200 employees as part of a restructuring plan to focus on core products

The national postal service said it will increase delivery speeds with most packages now arriving within 2 daysScientists discovered a new species of marine life in the deep ocean using a remotely operated underwater vehicle

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• ·A new mobile game was released, quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 50 countries.
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10,000 prize to professional rider
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships
• ·A team of doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant surgery on a 5-year-old child, giving them a new chance at life.
• ·A car accident on a busy street caused minor traffic delays but no serious injuries
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A new study showed that exercise can help improve immune system function
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·A strong thunderstorm knocked down trees and caused power outages in three counties
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·The national rugby team secured a historic victory against their long-time rivals in the regional championship
• ·High school students won a national robotics competition with their autonomous delivery robot
• ·A fire at a warehouse destroyed inventory for five local small businesses
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program with 300 bicycles available at 25 stations
• ·Study shows that owning a pet reduces loneliness in seniors