Photography exhibit focusing on urban wildlife opens at city gallery

An energy company announced it would close three coal-fired power plants and invest in solar energyA drought in the western states led to water restrictions for farmers and residential users

A study found that children who read books for pleasure have higher reading comprehension skillsThe government increased funding for after-school programs to help working parentsA museum displayed a rare collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts including a mummy mask

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with locally sourced wheatEngineers designed a new type of bridge that can withstand earthquakes up to magnitude 8.5

The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in Mediterranean cuisine in the downtown areaLocal businesses offered discounts to customers who use public transport

The national soccer team hired a new head coach with international experienceA tech startup raised millions in funding to develop AI-powered healthcare tools

The government launched a campaign to encourage citizens to get vaccinatedA new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

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• ·The local zoo offered educational programs for school groups to learn about wildlife conservation
• ·Local businesses reported a 20% increase in sales during the recent holiday weekend, compared to the same period last year.
• ·Scientists developed a new battery that charges electric vehicles in just 15 minutes
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses adopt digital technology
• ·A new report showed that the number of endangered species has decreased by 15% over the past five years thanks to conservation
• ·Scientists observed a rare eclipse of a distant star by a planet
• ·Scientists found a new way to convert agricultural waste into renewable energy
• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a university to fund research
• ·Local businesses partnered to host a street fair with live music and food stalls to boost community spirit
• ·The national opera company went on a tour to other cities in the country
• ·The national choir performed a concert at a famous venue
• ·A retail store announced it would extend its opening hours during the holiday shopping season
• ·An airline partnered with a rental car company to offer bundled travel packages
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·A construction company used recycled steel to build a new office building