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 fast-food chain announced it will reduce sodium levels in its menu items
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community
• ·The country’s renewable energy capacity increased by 20 percent
• ·Study shows that drinking eight glasses of water daily improves skin hydration
• ·Local governments were granted more autonomy to make decisions on public transportation and environmental policies
• ·A software company released a new update to fix security issues in its popular program
• ·The local community organized a fundraiser for a children's hospital
• ·Local police introduced a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidents
• ·A community group organized a neighborhood cleanup that removed 300 bags of trash from local streets
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·The national economy grew by 3.7% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations
• ·The postal service introduced a new package pickup service for customers at workplaces
• ·Study finds that learning sign language improves communication skills in kids
• ·Local schools installed air purifiers in classrooms to reduce allergy symptoms
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use