The transportation department announced it would add more wheelchair-accessible buses to its fleet

The country’s inflation rate decreased slightly due to stable food pricesA charity launched a program to teach digital skills to senior citizens

Scientists observed a significant increase in coral growth in protected ocean areasThe city council voted to expand public transit service to late-night hoursResearchers studied the effects of social media on interpersonal relationships

A popular fashion brand announced a collaboration with a famous designerThe national hockey league started its new season with a record number of viewers

A tech company released an update to fix security vulnerabilities in its software

The government provided financial assistance to small businesses affected by floodsThe city started a program to help homeless individuals find temporary shelter and jobs

A new study showed that drinking plenty of water can improve skin hydration and elasticityThe government increased funding for research into treatments for rare genetic diseases

A major sports league changed its schedule to reduce the number of games played on weekendsResearchers developed a new method to turn seawater into fresh drinking water at a lower cost

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• ·Study finds that reading aloud to kids improves their reading skills
• ·Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems early
• ·A large retail company announced it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2024.
• ·A severe earthquake struck a coastal town causing significant damage to buildings and leading to several injuries
• ·A professional athlete donated sports equipment to underprivileged youth programs
• ·A wildlife sanctuary opened a new exhibit featuring native animals
• ·A photographer hosted an exhibition of black-and-white photos of the city’s historic buildings
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping houseplants alive
• ·A best-selling author announced a book tour with 25 stops across North America
• ·A national forest announced it will allow camping in more areas next year
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can power a phone for a full week on one charge
• ·The city implemented a new traffic management system to reduce congestion downtown
• ·The stock market saw a sharp rise after a major tech company announced record quarterly profits
• ·The police department launched a campaign to raise awareness about cybercrime
• ·A small business owner started a loyalty program where customers earn points for referrals
• ·A new study indicated that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e-books