A fire department taught residents how to use fire extinguishers in a hands-on workshop

A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutesThe government provided grants to small businesses to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm standsLocal restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large households

The World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

Researchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50The government announced plans to build more healthcare clinics in rural areas

A tech startup launched an app that helps users manage their financesWeather forecasters warned of possible flooding in coastal areas due to a storm

A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply systemThe country’s inflation rate remained stable at 2 percent for the third month in a row

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• ·A school added a new course on coding to prepare students for careers in technology
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building walls
• ·A major music festival was canceled due to safety concerns after a severe weather warning was issued
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·Local schools updated their curriculum to include more practical skills
• ·Hot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans
• ·The city’s public library added more e-books and online databases for students and researchers
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A city organized a parade to celebrate a national holiday with floats music and marching bands
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A taxi company added electric vehicles to its fleet cutting fuel costs by 40%
• ·A large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025
• ·A new study showed that meditation can help improve focus and concentration
• ·A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill in the city’s tallest building