Astronomers find evidence of water on distant planet outside solar system

Local residents protested against the construction of a new highway through a parkThe national library digitized thousands of old documents to make them accessible online

A major airline announced new routes to several European cities starting next monthResearchers discovered that certain plants can remove harmful chemicals from the soilThe school board voted to update the curriculum to include more digital literacy courses

A popular social media platform introduced new features to enhance user privacyThe fire department responded to a large blaze at a commercial building downtown

Scientists found a link between lack of sleep and increased stress levels

The city hosted an international conference on climate change solutionsA tennis player returned to competition after a year-long injury and won a minor tournament

A museum hosted a special exhibit on ancient Egyptian history with artifacts on loan from overseasResearchers found that stress can weaken the immune system and increase susceptibility to illness

The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishmentsAn oil company announced it will build a new carbon capture facility at its refinery

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• ·Retail chain plans to open 10 new stores across the country
• ·Study finds that peppermint oil boosts focus
• ·A retail store announced it would donate a portion of holiday sales to a children’s charity
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·Engineers designed a new type of window that keeps homes cooler in summer and warmer in winter
• ·Researchers studied the impact of social media use on teenage mental health, finding a link between excessive use and anxiety
• ·A school district hired more teachers to reduce class sizes
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A new study showed that drinking water instead of sugary drinks can reduce the risk of obesity in children by 40%.
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing a canceled sports event to be rescheduled
• ·A charity raised money to provide scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A hospital started a smoking cessation program with counseling and medication support
• ·A museum hosted a lecture series by experts on ancient civilizations
• ·A construction company finished building a new apartment complex with 150 units
• ·A community garden project provided over 500 pounds of fresh vegetables to low-income families this season
• ·A group of countries signed an agreement to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030