A soccer team signed a star player from a foreign league for a record transfer fee

The government released data showing a 4.5% increase in exports during the last quarterA supermarket chain started selling “imperfect” fruits and vegetables at discounted prices

A study found that reading aloud to young children improves their language developmentThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coastA snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government offices

A tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobsLocal authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptops

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%Theater shows classic film with live musical accompaniment

Research finds that playing piano improves reading skills in kidsCamping store sells lightweight gear for backpacking trips

Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollutionSchool newsletter highlights student achievements in science fairs

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• ·The national soccer league announced plans to add two new teams in the eastern region
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships and jobs
• ·A university basketball team won their first playoff game in five years
• ·Researchers found that drinking one glass of milk daily improves bone density in older adults
• ·Study indicates that learning a musical instrument boosts memory in older adults
• ·A social media platform added a feature to limit screen time for users under 18
• ·Firefighters contained a large-scale wildfire in the western region after five days of effort
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create websites and online stores
• ·Weather forecasters warned of a cold snap that will bring freezing temperatures
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending
• ·Researchers created a device that turns saltwater into clean drinking water using solar power
• ·A community center offered free language classes for refugee families
• ·A startup created a new smart fridge that tracks food expiration dates and suggests recipes
• ·The military announced it will host a public open house at its base next month
• ·A thunderstorm caused power outages for 50000 residents in the central region