A major hotel chain announced it will open 40 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

A tech company released a new smartwatch that monitors blood sugar levels without needlesScientists developed a way to grow vegetables in deserts using limited water resources

The school district installed high-speed internet in all schools to support online learningResearchers found that reading fiction books helps people understand others’ emotions betterThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more fruits and vegetables

A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to recycle into new itemsDoctors developed a vaccine to protect children in Africa from a deadly childhood disease

The community center hosted a job fair with 50 local companies hiring for various positions

A new study showed that students who get 8 hours of sleep a night get better gradesCommunity organizes cleanup event that removes 5 tons of trash from local river

Clothing brand creates line of clothing using recycled plastic bottles from oceansArchaeologists uncover ancient trading post dating back to 500 BCE

Dietitian recommends adding quinoa to diets for plant-based proteinBus company adds new routes to connect suburban areas to downtown

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• ·A severe heatwave forced schools to close early and outdoor events to be canceled
• ·An airline announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by using more fuel-efficient planes
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging pregnant women and seniors to get vaccinated
• ·A new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·A massive wildfire in the western region destroyed over 10,000 acres of forest forcing hundreds of residents to evacuate
• ·The city council approved the construction of a new sports center
• ·Engineers create portable water purification system for use in disaster zones
• ·Researchers found that walking in forests for 20 minutes a day boosts immune system function
• ·An oil company announced it will invest $5 billion in geothermal energy projects
• ·A study found that spending time with pets can lower blood pressure and reduce anxiety
• ·Research finds that outdoor play improves motor skills in young children
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to provide free coding classes for students
• ·The government launched a $2 billion stimulus package to support small businesses affected by the recent recession
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers
• ·TV network announces new reality show about farm life