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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• ·The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinated
• ·A team of marine researchers documented a significant increase in sea turtle nesting sites along the southern coast
• ·A university opened a new research center focused on renewable energy technologies
• ·Local schools organized a field trip to a science museum
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 30 stops across North America
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·An airline announced discounted fares for students traveling to attend college or university
• ·Local police increased patrols in shopping centers during the holiday season
• ·A team of historians discovered previously unknown letters written by a famous 19th-century author
• ·The country’s economy grew by 23 percent in the last quarter
• ·A school district decided to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more art and music classes
• ·Researchers created a fast test method for a common infectious disease
• ·Movie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families
• ·The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter
• ·A renowned artist opened an exhibition featuring 40 new abstract paintings at a city art gallery
• ·A city started a program to help homeless individuals find housing and employment