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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• ·A city banned single use plastic straws in restaurants and bars
• ·A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloads
• ·A local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cups
• ·A research team studied the effects of social media on teenage mental health
• ·Doctors performed the first successful face transplant in the country giving a patient a new identity after an accident
• ·A luxury hotel chain decided to stop using single-use plastics in all its hotels
• ·The mayor announced a plan to improve public parks with new playgrounds and trails
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A city opened a new homeless shelter that can accommodate 200 people providing food and medical care
• ·Dance school holds recital featuring performances by 200 students
• ·A study found that remote work has reduced commuting-related carbon emissions
• ·A bakery expanded its gluten-free line to include bread, cookies, and pastries made with alternative flours
• ·A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skills
• ·A charity organization sent food and supplies to communities affected by a flood
• ·A city launched a bike-sharing program to encourage more people to cycle instead of driving, reducing traffic and pollution.
• ·Bakery gains viral attention for matcha-flavored sourdough bread