The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilities

A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all agesA basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next seasonA skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisherA baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals

A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella

A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%

A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

A library hosted "digital literacy classes" for adults learning to use email and online bankingA farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers

A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lakeA software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month

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• ·A coffee roaster started selling small-batch beans sourced from family farms in Colombia
• ·Study finds that journaling reduces stress and anxiety in college students
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy sources now account for 30% of the country’s total energy production.
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and bowls for guests’ animals
• ·An automaker released an electric truck with a range of 500 miles and a towing capacity of 12000 pounds
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kids
• ·A clothing store donated a portion of its sales to a charity that supports homeless youth
• ·A bakery introduced a line of vegan donuts that became a top seller
• ·A winter storm dumped 18 inches of snow on northern cities closing schools for two days
• ·Newspaper reports on increase in small business startups in the area
• ·A fast-food chain added plant-based chicken sandwiches to all its locations nationwide
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers who need transportation after dark
• ·The country’s education budget was increased by 10 percent
• ·The local community center hosted a job fair for residents looking for work