The government announced plans to increase military spending by 5% next year to enhance defense capabilities

A running event for charity raised $1 million for cancer research with participants of all agesA basketball team traded two players to another team in exchange for a draft pick and a veteran player

A soccer league expanded to include two new teams starting next seasonA skier won the World Cup race in the slalom event after a close competition with the second-place finisherA baseball team won the national championship after a seven-game series against their division rivals

A new study found that regular exercise can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30%The government launched a national vaccination campaign to protect children from measles and rubella

A team of doctors developed a new treatment for lung cancer that improves survival rates by 50%

A survey found that 60% of adults do not get enough sleep (less than 7 hours per night)A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

A library hosted "digital literacy classes" for adults learning to use email and online bankingA farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers

A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lakeA software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month

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• ·A study found that daily walking can reduce the risk of stroke in older adults
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for asthma that is more effective for children
• ·A school started a gardening club that grew vegetables for the school cafeteria’s salad bar
• ·Newspaper reports increase in small business openings in downtown area this year
• ·The government launched a program to provide free legal aid to immigrant families
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 60 countries
• ·Dance school holds winter recital with ballet and tap performances
• ·The government announced plans to repair and renovate old public schools in rural areas
• ·Health officials issued a public warning about a rise in seasonal flu cases urging pregnant women and seniors to get vaccinated
• ·A musician released a new single that was played on 20 regional radio stations
• ·Weather conditions improved allowing outdoor sports events to resume after a week of rain
• ·A bookstore started a program to donate used books to prisons and juvenile detention centers
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuce.
• ·A wildlife conservation group released 20 endangered turtles into their natural habitat
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children in developing countries from a deadly disease
• ·Plant nursery offers wide selection of native plants for home gardens