A professional baseball player signed a six-year contract worth $195 million with a new team

A tech startup released a new device that monitors heart rate and blood pressure at homeThe government provided funding to repair historical buildings damaged by a recent storm

A local restaurant won a national award for its innovative farm-to-table menuWeather forecasters predicted a heatwave that will bring high temperatures to the central statesA team of scientists published a study on how climate change is affecting polar ice caps

The country’s unemployment rate dropped to its lowest level in five yearsA charity raised over $1 million to build wells for clean water in African villages

Scientists developed a new type of fabric made from recycled plastic bottles

The city council voted to increase funding for science and math programs in public schoolsThe university announced a new fellowship program for students researching renewable energy

A strong hailstorm caused damage to cars and roofs in several suburban neighborhoodsResearchers detected methane gas on a distant planet, suggesting possible biological activity

The city introduced a new program to give tax breaks to residents who use public transportationA well-known director announced plans to film a new movie based on a best-selling novel

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• ·A tech company announced a partnership with a leading university
• ·Scientists studied the impact of plastic waste on marine life
• ·Local businesses joined a campaign to reduce their carbon footprint by using renewable energy
• ·The city council approved a project to build a new skate park and sports complex
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making homemade candles with natural wax
• ·Scientists compare yields of organic and conventional farming methods
• ·A tech startup raised $35 million to develop a new type of hydrogen fuel cell
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A charity raised funds to provide scholarships for students studying environmental science
• ·Doctors discovered a new way to diagnose a serious illness using a simple blood test
• ·Doctors at a children’s hospital developed a new treatment for childhood asthma with fewer side effects
• ·A city installed new street signs to make downtown easier to navigate
• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is 56% more efficient than current models
• ·A major airline announced new in-flight entertainment options including new movies and games
• ·Researchers found a way to use AI to predict natural disasters (like earthquakes) up to 72 hours in advance
• ·A study found that socializing with friends at least once a week improves mental well-being in older adults