A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035.

A tech company announced it would release a new smartwatch with advanced health monitoring featuresHot weather in the northeast led to an increase in sales of air conditioners and fans

A study found that playing board games improves family communication and bondingThe government built new affordable housing complexes in urban areas with high rent costsA museum displayed ancient Egyptian mummies and artifacts on loan from a museum in Cairo

A local farm offered u-pick strawberry days where families could harvest their own fruitResearchers developed a new battery that can charge electric vehicles in under 15 minutes

The railway service added more cars to its trains to reduce overcrowding during peak hours

A new movie received rave reviews from critics and is being talked about as an Oscar contenderResearchers studied the effects of social media use on the sleep quality of teenagers

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a celebrity to launch a new clothing lineThe national hockey league started its new season with a special game honoring retired players

A tech company released a software update to fix security issues in its popular productivity appThe government provided financial aid to small businesses damaged by recent floods

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• ·A major airline announced it would eliminate single-use plastics on all its flights by next year
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars
• ·A local bookstore hosted a workshop on creative writing
• ·A flood in a river valley damaged 70 homes and a local community center
• ·Study reveals that eating nuts reduces risk of heart disease
• ·A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two years
• ·Weather experts predicted that this year’s winter will be milder than usual
• ·Heavy rainfall in coastal areas forced the evacuation of over 300 residents from low-lying homes
• ·A bookstore hosted a creative writing workshop
• ·A major airline announced it will offer free Wi-Fi on all its flights starting next year
• ·Bookstore hosts book reading event with best selling children’s author
• ·The national park service planned to improve visitor facilities in the park
• ·The prime minister will embark on a week-long tour of Africa to boost economic and cultural ties
• ·A team of researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within six months.
• ·The city council voted to extend public transit service to 24 hours on weekends
• ·Local farmers reported a 30% increase in fruit production due to optimal weather conditions