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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• ·Electronics manufacturer recalls certain laptop models due to battery safety concerns
• ·Scientists found that a certain bacteria helps plants fight diseases
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·Research indicates that getting enough sleep improves creativity
• ·Doctors developed a new inhaler that delivers medication more effectively for asthma patients
• ·Volunteer organization helps rebuild homes damaged by recent tornado in small town
• ·Fashion designer collaborates with sustainable textile brand for new collection
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·A tech company announced it will invest $650 million in research and development to create new AI technologies
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·A tech company launched a new virtual reality game set in a fantasy world
• ·A library started offering free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·A coffee shop started roasting beans on-site to provide customers with the freshest possible coffee