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 pet groomer started offering mobile services for customers who can’t bring their pets to the salon
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·Gardening center offers free seed packets to promote community gardens
• ·Research finds that board games improve communication skills in families
• ·Scientists developed a rapid test for a bacterial infection that works without lab equipment
• ·Local schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week
• ·A pet rescue organization started a foster program to help animals find temporary homes
• ·A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next year
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a disease at an early stage
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·The government invested $400 million in building new solar farms in the southwest
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A city council voted to increase funding for public art projects
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·A construction company built a new middle school to accommodate a growing student population
• ·A bakery started using organic flour in all its breads to appeal to health-conscious customers