Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were used on the city’s official website
• ·Study shows that audiobooks help struggling readers
• ·A coffee shop sold fair-trade coffee
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·Researchers at a medical center found that regular exercise can slow down the aging process by preserving muscle mass and cognitive function.
• ·Podcast releases new episode with interview of tech industry leader
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·Police recovered a stolen painting worth $2 million during a raid on a private residence
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·A severe drought led to water shortages in many cities in the region
• ·Local police partnered with schools to launch an anti-bullying campaign
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to serve more customers
• ·Electronics brand launches wireless headphones with 40 hour battery life
• ·Health officials urged people to get tested for a seasonal virus as cases start to rise
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·A new airport terminal is under construction to handle more passengers