A musician went on a tour of small towns performing at local venues to support independent music

A space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patternsThe railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendResearchers found that eating leafy green vegetables can improve brain function in older adultsA city expanded its bike-sharing program to include 500 new electric bikes

An airline announced it would offer free checked bags for military personnel and their familiesA study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching effectiveness

The government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest

A toy company released a line of science kits that let kids conduct chemistry experiments at homeA tropical storm formed in the Atlantic prompting coastal evacuation warnings

The World Health Organization updated its guidelines for preventing the spread of respiratory illnessesA professional basketball player signed a four-year contract worth $180 million with a new team

A new bike-sharing program launched in the city providing 1000 bikes at 50 stationsMarine researchers discovered a group of rare sea turtles nesting in a protected coastal area

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• ·The government announced a $100 million program to help homeless people find permanent housing
• ·A sports league held its all star game in a small city for the first time in its history
• ·A famous fashion designer launched a new line of clothing made from recycled ocean plastic
• ·A snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports
• ·The government announced tax incentives for companies investing in renewable energy
• ·A major sports league changed its rules to reduce the number of concussions among players
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A streaming service added a collection of classic animated films from the 1980s and 1990s
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for sixth consecutive year
• ·A musician performed at a charity gala that raised $50,000 for a nonprofit
• ·The government passed a law to raise the minimum age for buying tobacco products to 21
• ·Study finds that listening to nature sounds reduces stress during work meetings
• ·A soccer team signed an 18-year-old player from its youth academy to a professional contract
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers