Farmers reported higher crop yields thanks to improved irrigation systems

A historic train station in the city center was converted into a museum showcasing railway historyMajor clothing retailers announced they will extend return windows for holiday purchases until February

Doctors at a cancer center successfully treated a patient using a new targeted therapy drugThe country’s trade deficit narrowed by 8% in the third quarter due to increased export salesEnvironmental activists organized a march in the capital to demand stricter carbon emission laws

A renowned historian announced the release of a new book about 20th-century global conflictsLocal schools started offering after-school art programs for elementary students this week

A large telecom company invested $1.8 billion in expanding 5G network coverage to rural areas

A tropical depression formed in the Pacific Ocean prompting storm watches for island communitiesThe stock market experienced a minor drop after news of changes to international trade policies

A charity raised over $2 million to build schools in rural areas of developing countriesScientists developed a faster diagnostic test for a common childhood illness that delivers results in 15 minutes

Local schools switched to compostable lunch trays to reduce waste in school cafeteriasThe national basketball league announced it will expand to include two new teams next season

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• ·A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity levels and reduce loneliness
• ·A group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilities
• ·A major film studio announced it will release 17 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises
• ·A medical journal study found regular green tea consumption improves skin health by reducing inflammation
• ·Scientists found that a certain plant can be used to treat allergies
• ·A clothing brand announced it will stop using fur in all its products immediately
• ·A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lake
• ·Research shows that walking barefoot on grass reduces stress hormones
• ·Researchers calculated that recycling one ton of paper saves 17 trees and 7000 gallons of water
• ·A group of volunteers organized a cleanup campaign to remove trash from a local river and restore its ecosystem.
• ·Engineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flight
• ·A tech company donated money to support coding programs in middle schools
• ·The city introduced a new public transportation card for easier travel
• ·Doctors developed a non-opioid painkiller that is effective for chronic back pain
• ·School district provides free laptops to students from low income households
• ·A library added new digital tools for students to access research databases