A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year, regardless of family income.

The government launched a new initiative to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 4.5-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.3 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 3.6 hours to 1.25 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 29% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 18 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.4% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA small business owner expanded their online store to offer custom engraved products

A city installed new street signs with larger text to improve visibilityA scientist developed an eco-friendly battery that doesn’t use toxic materials

A pet rescue organization started a "pet food bank" for low-income pet ownersA restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and cocktails

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• ·Farmers are experimenting with new crop varieties to withstand drought
• ·The government increased funding for public libraries to update their digital resources and book collections
• ·The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in
• ·A local theater’s production of a Broadway musical sold out all its shows
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·An international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours
• ·The city council approved a $130 million project to build a new public library and community center
• ·A study showed that online tutoring can improve test scores by 15% in high school students
• ·Amazon unveiled a new delivery drone that can carry packages weighing up to 5 pounds and deliver them in 30 minutes or less
• ·A hurricane warning was issued for eastern coastal areas as a storm approaches from the Atlantic
• ·A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center
• ·A sports team donated tickets to charity
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of landscape photos taken in national parks across the country
• ·A chemical leak at a factory in the industrial zone was contained with no health risks reported