The airport announced plans to expand its terminal to handle more international flights

Scientists found that a certain type of mushroom can boost the immune system when eaten regularlyThe government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prizeA local café offered a discount to customers who brought their own reusable cupsEngineers designed a new type of insulation that reduces home energy use by 40%

The postal service introduced a same-day delivery service for packages in major citiesA celebrity chef cooked a special meal for a charity gala that raised $600000 for hunger relief

Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year

A city started a composting program for residents that turns food waste into garden fertilizerA famous director announced plans to film a documentary about endangered wildlife in the Arctic

Researchers found that regular consumption of whole grains lowers the risk of heart disease by 25%An automaker released its first electric pickup truck with a towing capacity of 10000 pounds

Police recovered over $50000 worth of stolen electronics during a raid on a storage facilityA popular film festival revealed its lineup including 20 world premieres from independent directors

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• ·A professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $190 million with a new team
• ·A university research team made progress in developing a vaccine for a rare viral disease
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·The city introduced a bike - sharing program to encourage eco - friendly transportation
• ·A new study showed that exercise can improve bone density in the elderly
• ·A study found that spending time gardening can reduce symptoms of depression by 20%
• ·A new design competition was held to find innovative ideas for urban spaces
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·Volunteers organized a clean-up activity to remove garbage from the local river
• ·A sports team won the national championship and held a victory parade through the city
• ·A tech company secured $10 million in funding to expand its artificial intelligence research division
• ·A local theater announced plans to produce a new play written by a local high school student
• ·Scientists observed a rare comet passing close to Earth
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·A sports team signed a new sponsorship deal with a national beverage company
• ·A fashion store started a clothing swap program where customers trade old clothes for store credit