The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviewsThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expectedThe city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends

Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adultsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line

The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular appThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseLocal farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions

Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formationThe education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester

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• ·Research finds that learning to play an instrument improves hand eye coordination
• ·Scientists warned that rising ocean temperatures are causing coral bleaching in tropical reefs
• ·A cyclist won the national time trial championship with a time of 1 hour 15 minutes
• ·A study found that swimming for 45 minutes three times a week can improve heart health by 22%
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight services to improve passenger experience
• ·Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless veterans with 75 beds
• ·A team of engineers designed a new wind turbine that is more efficient
• ·The government introduced new guidelines for safe outdoor gatherings
• ·A research study showed that getting enough sleep can improve academic performance
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for on-the-go snacks
• ·A musician’s new album received 4-star reviews from local music critics
• ·A farm used solar panels to power its irrigation system and reduce its reliance on grid electricity
• ·A team of engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 50% more efficient than current models.
• ·The country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries
• ·A popular coffee chain announced it will open 15 new locations in small cities this year