A university offered online courses in business and marketing for working professionals

Engineers designed a new type of battery with longer lifespanA famous painter’s exhibition drew large crowds to the art gallery

Weather officials issued a heatwave alert for the central regionsA charity walk raised funds for medical research into childhood diseasesThe university awarded scholarships to top students from low - income families

A new bridge connecting two cities will reduce travel time by halfThe local government banned single - use plastics in public places

A tech company laid off hundreds of employees due to restructuring

Scientists observed a rare astronomical phenomenon in the night skyStudy reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger

Candle company donates 10 percent of sales to environmental groupsAmbulance service trains community members in CPR and first aid

TV show wins multiple awards at entertainment industry ceremonyResearch finds that gardening increases physical activity in adults

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• ·A major sports league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A golfer won a tournament by three strokes after a strong final round
• ·A museum offered guided tours in Spanish, French, and Mandarin to accommodate international visitors
• ·Police used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case
• ·Study finds that learning a second language improves memory in kids
• ·A famous athlete announced their retirement from professional sports after a 22-year career citing health reasons
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·Local schools held a cultural fair showcasing traditional dances and foods from around the world
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician who won national music award
• ·A farm started selling homemade jams and preserves made from its own fruit
• ·Fashion show raises money for charity with designs from local designers
• ·A study published in a science journal found that exposure to natural sunlight improves cognitive function in children
• ·A new survey found that 85% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary