Tennis tournament attracts top-ranked players from 18 countries

A retailer announced it would offer 30% off all products during its annual Black Friday saleA severe dust storm reduced visibility to zero closing highways in the Great Plains

A study revealed that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who typeThe government passed regulations to limit air pollution from factory emissionsA museum hosted a special exhibition honoring the work of female scientists in history

A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating areaA space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor climate change and weather patterns

The railway service announced it would upgrade its ticketing system to allow mobile check-in

A new movie starring a Hollywood actor broke box office records on its opening weekendAn airline announced it would use more biofuel to power its planes

Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergiesThe government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores

A bookstore hosted a poetry night with local poetsA local café offered free coffee to customers who bring their own mugs

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• ·An airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year
• ·A new study showed that drinking 8 glasses of water a day improves skin hydration and elasticity
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect endangered species imposing stricter penalties on illegal hunting
• ·A fashion brand launched a new line of activewear designed for plus-size women
• ·Engineers created a new type of solar panel that is 40% more efficient than current models
• ·A team of engineers completed a project to upgrade the city’s water supply system
• ·Local farmers markets started accepting digital payments to convenience customers
• ·A study showed that spending 20 minutes a day in sunlight improves vitamin D levels and mood
• ·A local newspaper covered a local festival
• ·A city installed 30 new pedestrian crosswalks with LED lights to improve safety
• ·The city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·A construction company finished building a new elementary school with 20 classrooms
• ·A university football team won their conference championship for the first time in 18 years
• ·The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at home