A tech company said it will release a new smartphone with a foldable screen set to hit stores next quarter

A smartphone company released a new operating system with improved security featuresA farm started a CSA program where members receive weekly boxes of seasonal produce

A museum hosted a family day with face painting and craft activities for childrenA airline offered frequent flyer members priority boarding and extra baggage allowanceA charity organized a toy drive for children in foster care during the holiday season

A university started a new graduate program in public health with a focus on epidemiologyA bookstore hosted a poetry reading featuring local poets and spoken word artists

A city council discussed plans to improve water quality in local rivers and streams

A clothing brand started selling its products in department stores across the countryA city repaired a historic building that will now be used as a community center

A scientist developed a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as traditional batteriesA pet rescue organization hosted an adoption event that found homes for 50 animals in one day

A restaurant started offering takeout and delivery services that now make up 30% of its salesA school district hired 20 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schools

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• ·A tech company released a language-learning app that uses gamification to make learning fun
• ·A study revealed that spending too much time on social media can reduce face-to-face social skills
• ·A major airline announced it would offer free Wi-Fi on all international flights
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter.
• ·An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight meals to include more gluten-free options
• ·A national park started a program to protect endangered sea turtles nesting on its beaches
• ·A gym offered family memberships at a discounted rate to encourage family fitness
• ·A community center hosted a free fitness class every Saturday morning attended by 50+ residents
• ·The stock market dropped 1.5% after a leading tech company reported lower-than-expected sales
• ·A library added new digital resources including e-books and online databases
• ·A new art gallery featuring modern works opened in the city center
• ·A school district hired a new music teacher to start a marching band program
• ·Major grocery chains announced plans to cut plastic packaging by 30 percent next year
• ·Researchers at a marine lab discovered a new species of coral in the Pacific Ocean, which could help restore damaged reefs.
• ·A government health agency launched a campaign to encourage annual flu vaccinations for all age groups
• ·Hardware store sells rain barrels to help homeowners conserve water