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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• ·The city council voted to ban smoking in all public parks and beaches, with fines for violators starting at $100.
• ·Freelance website adds new category for graphic design services
• ·Newspaper covers story of local farmer who grows organic produce
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·Book publisher launches new children’s book series about animal conservation
• ·A new study showed that weight training can improve balance in older adults
• ·A study showed that eating a breakfast high in protein can reduce hunger cravings throughout the day
• ·A pet store started offering monthly wellness checks for dogs and cats at a discounted rate
• ·A discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country
• ·Wrestling team wins state championship for fifth year
• ·The national basketball team lost their semi-final match in the international tournament ending their bid for the championship
• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students working evening shifts
• ·A new study showed that excessive video game use can lead to poor sleep in teenagers
• ·Basketball team wins regional championship after overtime victory in final game
• ·A popular social media app introduced a feature that lets users control how long they scroll
• ·A city banned plastic bags in retail stores to reduce waste