A new art exhibit featuring local artists opened at the city’s main gallery

Researchers developed a new vaccine for livestockA bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors

A farm started a petting zooA museum offered guided tours in multiple languagesA gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities

A government agency launched a water conservation campaignA tech company planned to expand to new countries

A local theater produced a musical

A school district hired more teachersA large hotel chain announced plans to install solar panels on all its properties

The country’s unemployment rate rose slightly due to seasonal job changesA historical society restored an 18th-century mansion to serve as a local museum

Researchers discovered that spending time with pets reduces anxiety in adultsA music festival organizer added more stages to accommodate larger crowds

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• ·A major airline announced it would offer direct flights to four new Asian cities starting next year
• ·The city council voted to ban single use plastic bags in all retail stores
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star winning Best New Artist
• ·A restaurant started offering happy hour specials on appetizers and drinks from 4 to 6 PM daily
• ·A severe heatwave swept across the southern region prompting health officials to open cooling centers for vulnerable residents
• ·City officials approved a $390 million project to upgrade public transportation including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·A software company released a new graphic design app that is free for students and educators
• ·Electronics brand launches tablet with longer battery life and improved camera
• ·A local library started offering free digital literacy classes for senior citizens twice a week
• ·The government released data showing a 3.2% increase in household income
• ·A major retail company announced it will offer free shipping on all online orders regardless of the purchase amount
• ·Scientists at a top research lab discovered a way to make solar panels 20% more efficient using recycled materials
• ·A large retailer announced its first European store opening next year expanding globally
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·The city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores