The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter

A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversaryA bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new houseA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrierA farmers market added a section for local honey

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation centerA national park started offering guided tours

A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women

A city installed public Wi-Fi in parksAn environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequelsThe national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databasesEngineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

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• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·The public transit system started offering free rides for passengers who use reusable transit cards
• ·A famous singer announced a world tour, with concerts scheduled in 25 countries over the next 12 months.
• ·A new bakery opened in the neighborhood specializing in gluten-free and vegan pastries
• ·A tech company announced it will open a new research lab focused on climate change solutions
• ·A global summit on public health concluded with a plan to improve access to vaccines in developing countries.
• ·Volunteers organized a clean-up activity to remove garbage from the local river
• ·A city installed more public restrooms in parks and downtown areas
• ·The government invested 50 million dollars in public infrastructure
• ·The school district changed the school start time to 8:30 AM to let students get more sleep
• ·Scientists discovered a new star system with five planets, including one in the habitable zone
• ·A coffee roaster partnered with a Colombian farm to source ethically grown beans
• ·The city council approved a new housing development project
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transit reduces carbon emissions by 45% per person
• ·A new report showed that renewable energy jobs have increased by 27% over the past two years
• ·Travel magazine features article on top budget travel destinations for next year