The government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A new restaurant specializing in vegan sushi opened to positive reviewsThe country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.8 percent due to lower energy prices

A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to use video calls to stay in touch with familyScientists reported that coral reefs in protected areas are recovering faster than expectedThe city council voted to extend public transit hours during holiday weekends

Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in young adultsA popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a sustainable clothing line

The national hockey league started its new season with a special charity game

A tech company released a software update to fix bugs in its popular appThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

A pharmaceutical company began clinical trials for a new drug to treat Alzheimer’s diseaseLocal farmers reported a bumper crop of apples this year due to favorable weather conditions

Astronomers captured new images of a distant galaxy showing signs of star formationThe education board decided to add financial literacy courses to the high school curriculum starting next semester

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• ·A popular coffee chain announced plans to open stores in Australia and New Zealand
• ·A popular TV show aired its series finale last night attracting millions of viewers and sparking online discussion
• ·A major airline offered discounted tickets for early bookings
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new public swimming pool in the eastern neighborhood
• ·Firefighters rescue family of four from house fire in early morning hours
• ·Schools introduced new courses to teach digital skills
• ·Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets
• ·A government agency launched a water conservation campaign
• ·Community organizes river cleanup event that removes 2 tons of trash
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital successfully performed a rare heart surgery on a 6-month-old infant
• ·A community center started offering free yoga classes for seniors every weekend
• ·Lifestyle magazine shares tips for reducing household energy costs
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new sports complex with multiple facilities
• ·A charity started a program to provide free meals to elderly people