The government released data showing a 4% increase in exports during the last quarter

A major airline launched new direct flights to Asian cities to boost tourismA local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall

The stock market dropped slightly after news of a global supply chain issueA charity raised $500000 to provide clean water to villages in AfricaScientists developed a rapid test for a common childhood illness that takes 5 minutes

Local schools switched to digital textbooks to reduce paper wasteThe national rugby team hired a new coach with experience winning international titles

A tech company released software that helps teachers create online lessons

The government provided grants to farmers who grow organic cropsThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

(责任编辑：Tech How-Tos)

• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·Chemists create natural cleaning products safe for pets
• ·Newspaper profiles local musician with national following
• ·A school held a science fair where students presented their research projects to judges
• ·A community garden donated 200 pounds of zucchini to a local soup kitchen
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on photography for beginners
• ·Medical researchers found that regular strength training can reduce the risk of osteoporosis in women
• ·A local animal shelter rescued over 140 abandoned pets during a winter storm appealing for foster homes
• ·A hospital started a mental health clinic for veterans with PTSD and other conditions
• ·A tech company released software that helps small businesses manage online payments
• ·A fashion store started selling vintage-inspired clothing for young adults
• ·The mayor announced a plan to improve public parks with new playgrounds and trails
• ·A charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens
• ·Postal service delivers holiday packages ahead of schedule this year
• ·A tech company announced it would reduce its carbon footprint by 50% over the next five years
• ·A bakery won a national award for its custom wedding cakes, known for intricate sugar flower designs