A professional basketball player signed a five-year contract worth $210 million with a hometown team

The government announced plans to upgrade public libraries with new computers and Wi-FiA museum acquired a valuable painting by a famous artist from the Renaissance period

A local farm started a community-supported agriculture program where members get weekly produce boxesEngineers designed a new type of solar panel that works in both direct and indirect sunlightThe postal service introduced a new tracking app that lets users see where their packages are in real time

A celebrity chef published a cookbook with recipes for quick and easy weeknight mealsResearchers calculated that recycling one ton of aluminum saves enough energy to power a home for 10 years

A city launched a program to help homeless people find temporary housing and job training

An airline announced it would add new routes to popular vacation spots in the CaribbeanThe transportation department announced it would make all buses wheelchair-accessible by next year

A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for womenA hospital used drone technology to deliver medical supplies to a remote clinic

A community center organized a craft fair where local artisans sold handmade goodsA tech company released a new tablet with a detachable keyboard for work and entertainment

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• ·A bookstore hosted a meet-and-greet with a best-selling author drawing a crowd of 600
• ·The national weather service issued a warning for heavy rain and possible flooding
• ·A popular online retailer offered free two-day shipping on all orders during its annual sale
• ·A tech startup partnered with a major retailer to sell its products in 50+ stores
• ·A local community organized a cultural diversity festival with international music dance and food
• ·A famous athlete announced a charity foundation to support youth sports programs in low-income areas
• ·Bakery makes low sugar muffins with whole grain flour and fruit
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A major airline offered discounts on flights for passengers who book in advance
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A city council voted to increase the budget for public libraries to expand hours and resources
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a fair-trade organization to source beans from small-scale farmers
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet access
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of tomatoes to a local food bank this summer
• ·A pharmaceutical company received approval to market a new drug for treating type 2 diabetes
• ·A research team developed a new vaccine for a common childhood illness with 95% effectiveness