The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by a recent storm

A local animal shelter rescued over 135 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homesA tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next yearA study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.6 mmHg in adults with hypertension

Local residents celebrated the opening of a new community center which includes a gym library and youth clubArchaeologists uncovered a collection of ancient artifacts at a dig site including pottery and jewelry

A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents

A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countriesA university research team studied how rising sea levels will affect coastal communities

A bookstore offered a monthly book subscription service with curated selectionsA city council approved a plan to launch a bike sharing program with 500 bikes

A fashion brand collaborated with a celebrity to create a line of casual wearA hospital hired more nurses to reduce patient to nurse ratios in the medical ward

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• ·College students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies water
• ·Engineers designed a new dam to prevent flooding in a river basin
• ·A smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrier to offer discounted data plans
• ·A new zoo opened a conservation center for endangered big cats
• ·Doctors developed a new non-surgical treatment for back pain using ultrasound technology
• ·A taxi company added wheelchair-accessible vehicles to its fleet to better serve all customers
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·A tech company announced plans to open a new office in a major city on the West Coast
• ·The country’s export of goods increased by 15 percent this quarter
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teams
• ·A popular music artist released a new album, which topped the charts in over 20 countries within 24 hours.
• ·The central bank announced it would maintain current interest rates to support economic stability
• ·A study found that volunteering 2 hours a week can improve overall happiness
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world