The government invested in new technology for public schools

The education department launched a program to provide free school supplies to low-income studentsA fire at a shopping mall was extinguished quickly with no injuries reported to shoppers or staff

A survey found that 72% of workers want their employers to offer more flexible work schedulesA best-selling author released a new thriller novel that focuses on cybercrime and hackingThe transportation agency announced plans to add 10 new subway stations to the city’s transit system

Archaeologists found a set of ancient pottery vessels believed to be 4000 years old in a desert caveA major airline announced it would start offering direct flights to three new European cities

Health officials issued a public warning about a recent outbreak of norovirus in local schools

A city council voted to ban the use of gas-powered leaf blowers to reduce noise and air pollutionA study found that spending 20 minutes in sunlight daily can boost vitamin D levels by 30%

The national space agency successfully tested a new rocket engine for future deep-space missionsA popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year

The city council approved a $120 million project to build a new public library and community centerArchaeologists found ancient coins and pottery shards at a dig site dating back to the Roman Empire

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• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·Local police started a program to distribute free bike lights to reduce accidents
• ·A soccer team signed a star player from a European league for a record $150 million
• ·A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bonding
• ·A major airline announced free Wi-Fi on all flights starting next year
• ·A chemical spill at a factory in the industrial area was contained with no reported health risks
• ·A major airline announced plans to add more flights to popular vacation destinations
• ·A taxi company offered discounts to senior citizens and students to increase ridership
• ·Researchers found that listening to classical music improves concentration while studying
• ·A bookstore started donating books to local prisons
• ·Car companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities
• ·Study shows that gardening reduces symptoms of depression in older adults
• ·A hotel chain announced it will offer free stays to healthcare workers during holidays
• ·A hotel started offering complimentary breakfast for all guests
• ·A severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation
• ·A farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce