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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• ·Local businesses are offering special discounts to attract more customers
• ·Television network announces new series from popular writer
• ·The city council decided to add more bus routes to connect rural areas to the city center
• ·A major fashion show was held in the city showcasing the latest designs from top designers around the world
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Shoe brand makes sneakers from recycled ocean plastic and natural rubber
• ·A major film festival announced its official selection including 20 international premieres
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race
• ·A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local stores for proper sorting
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A school started a theater program that put on a production of a classic play
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutes
• ·The country’s unemployment rate dropped to 3.5 percent the lowest in 20 years
• ·A city council approved a plan to build a new water treatment plant