A singer released a new single that topped music charts in 10 countries

Research finds that board games improve communication skills in familiesShoe brand makes shoes from recycled rubber and organic cotton

Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastlineBook club discusses award-winning novel about environmental conservationEngineers design new bridge to withstand extreme weather conditions

Golf tournament raises $20,000 for local food bankStudy shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students

Tea shop imports rare teas from Himalayan regions

Police department uses body cameras to increase accountabilityPolice used drone technology to locate a missing child in a national park

The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states with wind chills below zeroCollege students invented a device that turns kitchen waste into biogas for cooking

A bank introduced a savings account with a 4.5% interest rate for new customersMedical researchers developed a new test to detect early-stage Parkinson’s disease

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• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·A coffee roaster began selling small batch, single origin coffee beans online
• ·Farmers used drone technology to monitor crop growth and detect diseases early
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote healthy eating habits among children
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·Scientists discovered a new way to produce clean energy
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours during the holiday season
• ·A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in farm-to-table cuisine
• ·A popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary
• ·A startup created a new smart thermostat that learns user habits to save energy
• ·The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhood
• ·A school district started a green club where students work on projects to reduce the school’s carbon footprint
• ·Gymnastics team wins first place at national competition
• ·The national rugby team won the championship after a final game that went into overtime
• ·A major tech firm released a new laptop with a longer battery life and lighter design
• ·The national soccer team qualified for the World Cup after winning their final qualifying match against a rival team