A musician’s new album topped the charts in 15 countries within its first week of release

Scientists found that spending time in parks can reduce blood pressureThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to compost food waste

A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artistA local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competitionEngineers completed a new tunnel that connects two cities reducing travel time by 45 minutes

The postal service announced it would hire more workers to handle holiday mailA celebrity chef opened a cooking school for people who want to learn professional skills

Researchers found that using cloth bags instead of plastic bags saves 1000 plastic bags per year per person

A city started planting trees along streets to reduce air pollutionLocal police seized over $1.2 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service was launched reducing travel time between two major cities from 3.5 hours to 1.2 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 28% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchisesThe national economy grew by 3.3% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

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• ·A university started a new program in art and design
• ·Apple announced the launch of its latest smartphone model featuring a more powerful processor and longer battery life
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·The national tennis team won a major international tournament for the first time
• ·An airline announced it would add new routes to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·A charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade public schools with new technology
• ·Study indicates that playing team sports improves leadership skills in teens
• ·A taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to book rides and track their driver
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 18% in high school students
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a major outdoor music festival
• ·A new science museum opened with interactive exhibits on marine biology
• ·Researchers found that gardening for an hour a week reduces symptoms of depression
• ·A wildlife conservation group worked to protect forests
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·A school started a music program that provides free instruments to students who can’t afford them