The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament

Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four yearsEngineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%

The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areasA supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farmsA study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next monthA snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports

A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 bedsA renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands

Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engagingThe stock market saw a small decline after reports of slower economic growth in the quarter

Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation siteA new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries

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• ·A supermarket chain started a program to sell “ugly” fruits and vegetables at a discounted price
• ·A tech giant announced it will launch a new streaming service competing with existing platforms by offering exclusive content
• ·A global summit on gender equality concluded with a pledge to close the gender pay gap by 2035
• ·Hardware store expands inventory of eco friendly building materials and tools
• ·The city council approved plans to build a new skate park and outdoor gym in a suburban park
• ·An environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 32% over the past decade
• ·A fire department conducted a high-rise rescue drill to practice emergency responses in tall buildings
• ·A university’s soccer team won the national championship
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of a specific fruit may lower the risk of heart disease by 25%
• ·The school district decided to start classes 30 minutes later to help students get more sleep
• ·Bird watchers spot rare migratory bird in local wetland preserve
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A museum launched a program for children to learn about art through hands-on workshops
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to fertilize plants in its outdoor seating area
• ·A study found regular yoga improves flexibility and reduces office workers’ back pain
• ·A blizzard hit the northeastern states dumping 2.5 feet of snow and closing airports