The national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

Engineers built a new bridge that can withstand earthquakes and heavy floodingThe government released data showing a 4.2% increase in exports during the last quarter

A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted priceA study found that reading aloud to young children helps develop their literacy skillsThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief efforts after a hurricane hit the coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2200 new jobs

Local authorities launched a new recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and computers

The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying labor market inequalityA team of marine biologists studied the migration patterns of whales in the Atlantic Ocean

Local schools added coding classes to prepare students for future tech jobsA famous actor donated his collection of vintage cars to a transportation museum

The stock market recovered quickly after a short period of uncertaintyA charity organization distributed hot meals to homeless people during winter

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• ·The national handball team won the national championship
• ·Scientists developed a way to convert plastic waste into fuel addressing global pollution
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·A library added e-books and audiobooks to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A tech startup raised $25 million to develop a new type of renewable energy technology
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 35%
• ·Study finds that journaling helps reduce symptoms of depression
• ·A coffee shop started roasting its own beans on-site offering customers fresh brews daily
• ·Local schools added environmental science classes to their high school curriculum this semester
• ·Library offers digital books and audiobooks for free download
• ·Global researchers find new link between gut bacteria and immune system strength
• ·Ice cream shop makes homemade ice cream with local fruit
• ·A community center offered free yoga classes for seniors to improve balance and flexibility
• ·A local high school’s robotics team won second place at an international competition in Tokyo
• ·A fire in a shopping mall was quickly contained by firefighters with no reported injuries