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 gym started a rehabilitation program for people recovering from injuries
• ·Fire department installs free smoke detectors in homes of elderly residents
• ·The government launched a campaign to teach people how to properly sort recycling
• ·The city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Research indicates that 8 hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·The railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks
• ·A study showed that practicing tai chi improves balance and reduces fall risk in seniors
• ·The police department launched a campaign to educate residents about preventing home burglaries
• ·A local theater performed a children’s play
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within three months
• ·Astronomers observed a rare celestial event, as a comet passed close to Earth for the first time in 200 years.
• ·A tech company donated 1,000 tablets to a school district serving low-income students
• ·A tech firm announced it will open a new research lab focused on developing quantum computing
• ·A new study indicated that reading paper books is better for memory than reading e-books
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 56 countries