Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones

A new report showed that the number of electric vehicles on the road has doubled in the past two yearsA severe snowstorm hit the northern region closing schools and highways and disrupting public transportation

A tech company announced it will launch a new smart home device that controls all household appliances with voice commandsA global organization launched a campaign to end child labor aiming to help 13 million children by 2030A local school held a science fair with students presenting projects on renewable energy and space exploration

A study found that listening to music while working increases productivity by up to 18% in some peopleThe national parliament passed a new law to protect consumers from false advertising imposing heavy fines on violators

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuel

A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literatureA construction company used recycled materials to build a new community center

A smartphone app that helps users find local volunteer opportunities reached 1 million downloadsA farmers market started accepting food stamps to make fresh produce more accessible

A hospital purchased a new MRI machine to improve diagnostic capabilitiesA national park started a program to remove invasive plant species from its grounds

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• ·The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a global campaign to vaccinate children in developing countries against measles and rubella.
• ·A restaurant added a breakfast menu that’s available all day
• ·A hotel chain offered free stays to healthcare workers during the holiday season
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·A small business started selling handmade candles with natural scents that were featured in a lifestyle blog
• ·Study shows that pets reduce anxiety in college students
• ·A farmer’s market added 10 new vendors selling handmade soaps and candles this season
• ·A local newspaper interviewed a local celebrity
• ·A renowned author released a new novel that quickly became a bestseller
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia
• ·A major retailer announced plans to open stores in several new countries
• ·A gym added an indoor pool
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s rainfall levels are above average
• ·Heavy rainfall led to mudslides in mountainous areas blocking several key highways
• ·A study showed that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others’ perspectives