The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship

A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual saleResearchers found that walking in forests reduces levels of harmful chemicals in the blood

The police department added more officers to patrol shopping malls during the holiday seasonA luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficientDoctors recommended limiting sugary drinks to one per day to prevent tooth decay and obesity

The local zoo started offering night tours to see animals that are active after darkA new study revealed that lifting weights three times a week improves bone density in seniors

The city council voted to give $1 million to fund public art projects like murals and sculptures

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skills

The military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices

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• ·The mayor announced a plan to build 8000 affordable housing units over the next four years
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about digital marketing trends
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s sewage system
• ·The local museum added interactive exhibits where visitors can touch and test historical tools
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect cancer at an early stage
• ·A discount store announced it will open 32 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·A marathon race attracted 20,000 participants from 50 countries with the winner finishing in 2 hours 10 minutes
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030
• ·Train company reduces ticket prices for off peak travel to boost ridership
• ·Volleyball tournament features teams from 35 colleges nationwide
• ·The public transit system offered free passes to students during back-to-school week
• ·Skateboard competition awards $10000 prize to winner of best trick contest
• ·A regional summit on refugee rights concluded with a pledge to provide more humanitarian aid
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters in stormy waters