A major hotel chain announced plans to open 38 new hotels in Asia over the next three years

Local businesses reported increased sales during the holiday seasonThe university announced a new scholarship program for students majoring in science

A strong storm caused damage to many houses in the coastal areaResearchers detected signs of life on a distant planet through a space telescopeThe city introduced a bike-sharing program to encourage green transportation

A well-known actor announced his retirement from the film industry after 30 yearsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated against the flu before the winter season

The government invested a large amount of money in improving public transportation

A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand storesCar companies announced they will collaborate on developing affordable electric vehicles

A drought in the southern states led to mandatory water restrictions for residentsThe Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying genetic editing

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

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• ·A hotel added a rooftop garden where guests can relax and enjoy views of the city
• ·Dance company performs original show about cultural heritage at national theater
• ·A tech company donated computers to schools in poor areas
• ·Researchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to implement a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·The school board decided to add more mental health counselors to all middle and high schools
• ·The school district announced that all schools will have access to high speed internet
• ·A community garden donated 150 pounds of carrots to a local senior center
• ·A city installed new streetlights in residential areas to improve safety at night
• ·A school started a student-run garden where vegetables are grown and donated to local food banks
• ·The national basketball league announced a new sponsorship
• ·A software company provided free technical support to its customers via phone and email
• ·Dance troupe performs at international festival in Paris
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all orders over $30 during its summer sale
• ·A music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New Artist
• ·A cyclist broke a national record in a long-distance race