Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two yearsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds

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• ·A charity organized a 10K run that raised $40,000 for homeless shelters
• ·The national basketball team hired a new coach with international experience
• ·A local newspaper started a weekly column profiling local business owners and their success stories
• ·The country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2.3% for the second month in a row
• ·A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping
• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve for hiking and wildlife watching
• ·A local school held a charity event to raise money for children with cancer collecting over $70000
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to a five-year low
• ·Golf tournament raises $15000 for youth sports programs in local schools
• ·Local businesses sponsored a youth art contest for children ages 6 to 14
• ·Researchers published a study showing that dark chocolate may improve heart health
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A study showed that practicing yoga daily can improve flexibility and reduce back pain
• ·Scientists work with other countries to study global weather patterns
• ·A survey revealed that 65% of families spend less than 2 hours together per day on weekdays
• ·A hotel started using digital keys that guests can access through their smartphones