A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring featuresHot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans

A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bondingThe government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costsA museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity appThe government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods

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• ·The government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment
• ·The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities
• ·A tech company announced it will expand its business to a new city
• ·A popular online retailer offered free shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·Researchers found evidence of water on a distant planet that could support life
• ·Research indicates that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves athletic performance
• ·The police department started a campaign to teach seniors how to avoid phone scams
• ·Volunteers helped rebuild homes destroyed by a natural disaster
• ·A film won several awards at an international film festival
• ·Researchers studied how exercise affects mood in people with depression
• ·A local theater’s children’s play sold out all 12 shows, with plans to add more performances
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to encourage people to get vaccinated against the flu
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·Magazine publishes exclusive interview with Oscar winning actress about new film
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help communities affected by a recent earthquake
• ·The city implemented a new recycling program to reduce waste sent to landfills