Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying cell biology
• ·A city added more public restrooms
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator-friendly plants to support bees
• ·A podcast about science and technology reached 1 million monthly listeners after one year of production
• ·The city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments
• ·Dance company tours small towns with performance inspired by local history
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skills
• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·Farmers sold their products directly to consumers through farmers’ markets
• ·Coast guard intercepts illegal fishing boat in protected marine reserve
• ·A study revealed that drinking peppermint tea can help relieve digestive issues like bloating
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts as snacks reduces afternoon hunger
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·Marine biologists work to restore damaged coral reefs