Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester

Local authorities reported a 19% drop in crime rates over the past eight months citing enhanced community policingA global tech giant said it will invest $2.8 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 48% by 2030

Two neighboring countries signed a historic border agreement after three years of diplomatic talksHealth officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinatedA renowned artist’s latest exhibition opened to critical praise attracting over 13000 visitors on its first weekend

The stock market reached a new all-time high on Thursday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare companiesA severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate

Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools

Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%A bakery won first place at a regional food festival for its apple pie

A construction company used sustainable building materials for a new office complexA research team studied the impact of air pollution on children’s lung development

A café offered free refills on coffee for customers who bring their own reusable cupsA government agency launched a campaign to promote water conservation in households

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• ·The government passed a law to increase the minimum wage for workers in the service industry
• ·A river in the midwest overflowed its banks causing damage to homes and farmland
• ·Bloggers attend conference to learn about social media trends
• ·A tech company launched a new feature for its video conferencing tool that allows virtual backgrounds
• ·Coast guard rescues boaters caught in storm off northern coast
• ·A bookstore started a book club for young adults
• ·A global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 15 million children by 2030
• ·A study showed that teachers who receive regular feedback improve their teaching skills faster
• ·A high school football team won the state championship for the first time in 20 years with a 21-14 victory
• ·College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar power
• ·The government launched a program to help small businesses create online stores and sell products online
• ·The government announced plans to build more affordable housing units
• ·Weather forecasters warned of coastal flooding
• ·The national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A museum hosted a family event with hands on science experiments for children