A fire department taught local businesses how to create fire evacuation plans

The city council approved plans to build a new baseball stadium for local teamsResearchers studied the effects of social media on friendships among college students

A famous singer released a new single that topped the charts in 10 countriesThe national rugby team announced it will play an exhibition game to raise money for charityA local farmers’ market started a subscription service for weekly produce boxes

The government provided grants to businesses that develop biodegradable packagingA tech company released a software update that adds new security features

Weather conditions forced the closure of several ski resorts due to high winds

A team of historians published a new book about the country’s civil rights movementWrestling team wins state championship for the third consecutive year

Study reveals that listening to audiobooks improves vocabularyToy store hosts event where kids can meet characters from popular cartoons

Postal workers deliver packages ahead of schedule during busy holiday seasonMovie theater shows classic films during weekend matinees for families

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• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A library added a collection of audiobooks in multiple languages to support non-native speakers
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from a set down in the final
• ·A electronics company recalled a batch of wireless headphones due to a potential overheating issue
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple strains of the flu
• ·The city council voted to add more bus routes to connect suburban areas to downtown
• ·A global summit on climate change concluded with a commitment from 100 countries to cut greenhouse gas emissions by 50% by 2030.
• ·A restaurant was featured on a national food show for its innovative take on traditional regional dishes
• ·A community garden hosted a pumpkin carving contest during Halloween
• ·A local bakery won an award for its apple pie at a national food competition
• ·The government announced a ban on the sale of single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·The city’s public transport system introduced a new app for tracking buses and trains
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A heatwave in the southeast pushed temperatures to record highs prompting heat safety alerts
• ·A software company released a new tool that helps users edit photos on their smartphones