Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two yearsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds

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• ·Weather service issues warning for heavy rain in coastal areas
• ·Global oil prices dropped by 4% after OPEC announced plans to increase production next quarter
• ·A public library started lending e-readers pre-loaded with best-selling books
• ·A new coffee brand gained popularity for its fair - trade practices
• ·A major retail store announced plans to reduce its carbon footprint
• ·A museum hosted a special event to celebrate the 100th anniversary of a famous invention
• ·Mathematicians develop new formula to solve complex equations
• ·Schools added mental health workshops to the academic calendar for students and staff
• ·Coffee chain introduces new sustainable packaging for takeaway drinks
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast dumped three feet of snow closing schools and government offices for two days
• ·Researchers found that reading to babies daily helps develop their language skills faster
• ·A local animal shelter held an adoption event finding homes for 50 dogs and cats
• ·A research team found evidence of water on a distant planet
• ·Scientists developed a new method to recycle electronic waste safely
• ·A tech company launched a new language translation app that works offline for travelers
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities.