The government invested in new technology for public schools

The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income studentsA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hackingThe transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

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• ·Researchers discovered a link between regular yoga practice and improved flexibility in people with joint issues
• ·A multi-car accident on a highway caused a 14-mile traffic jam during the morning commute
• ·Local businesses supported a program to train young people for jobs
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A hotel started offering pet-friendly rooms with beds and toys for guests’ animals
• ·A grocery store started labeling products with their farm of origin to support local agriculture
• ·Scientists invented a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building windows
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A national park reported an increase in the number of birdwatchers visiting during migration season
• ·The city council voted to add more public restrooms in downtown parks and plazas
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·A study found green tea boosts the immune system
• ·The country’s export of technology goods increased by 22 percent this quarter
• ·The mayor announced a plan to add more crosswalks and pedestrian bridges downtown
• ·A community organized a charity run that raised $10,000 for a local hospital’s children’s ward
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners