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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• ·TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremony
• ·Coast guard rescues stranded hikers from coastal trail during storm
• ·Coast guard seizes illegal cargo of endangered sea turtles off southern coast
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Ambulance service offers free CPR training to community members
• ·A luxury hotel chain announced it will eliminate single-use plastic toiletries in all rooms
• ·Electronics store offers trade in program for old phones and tablets
• ·A popular music festival attracted 50,000 attendees with performances from top international artists
• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams
• ·Local businesses participated in a “shop local” campaign to boost the regional economy
• ·The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city center
• ·A restaurant started offering chef’s table experiences where customers dine in the kitchen and interact with the chef
• ·The city council approved a $150 million project to upgrade public transportation systems
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of glass saves over 300 pounds of carbon dioxide
• ·A tech company said it will adopt a 4-day workweek for all employees starting next quarter
• ·A school hosted a music festival where students performed in bands and choirs