The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students

An airline announced it would add more movies TV shows and games to its in-flight entertainmentScientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants grow better in poor soil conditions

The government launched a campaign to teach people about the importance of recyclingA museum hosted a lecture by a famous historian about the history of the civil rights movementA local café donated a portion of its profits to a local animal shelter every month

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that provides clean drinking water to 200The government announced a $520 million program to improve rural healthcare facilities

Scientists at a top research institute identified a new gene linked to improved immune function

A major airline revealed plans to add 18 new international routes by the end of the yearThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall has exceeded the annual average
• ·A university opened a new science lab with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·Researchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in 10 years
• ·A study revealed children who read 30 minutes daily have better language skills than non-readers
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games and activities for all ages
• ·A city banned plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·The government announced a new $300 million fund to support small businesses affected by recent economic changes
• ·A renowned chef opened a pop-up restaurant serving traditional dishes from his home country
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Engineers designed a new type of wind turbine that makes less noise for nearby communities
• ·A farm started selling honey sticks as a healthy snack for kids
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households