The postal service announced it will expand its package delivery service to include Sunday deliveries

City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areasA best-selling author announced a new book focusing on environmental activism

Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ marketsThe stock market rose 2 percent following positive reports on consumer spendingA new animal shelter opened to provide care for stray cats and dogs in the city

Doctors warned about increased cases of seasonal allergies due to earlier pollen seasonsAn international charity sent medical teams to support rural hospitals in developing countries

The government launched a program to teach digital literacy to elderly citizens

A tech startup developed a portable device that tests water purity in minutesThe community center opened a new after-school program for kids interested in science

A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young childrenThe government started a campaign to encourage citizens to vote in the upcoming local elections

A popular online retailer added a line of eco-friendly home goods made from sustainable materialsResearchers developed a new vaccine to protect farm animals from a contagious disease

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• ·Researchers developed a new type of vaccine that provides longer protection against a common virus
• ·The country’s export of tech products set a new record this year
• ·Scientists identified a new gene that affects how people process food
• ·The postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders
• ·Farmers in the region started growing a new type of drought resistant crop
• ·A study showed that playing classical music for plants helps them grow 15% faster than usual
• ·Researchers studied how different diets affect the gut microbiome of young children
• ·The national basketball team won the national championship for the fifth consecutive year
• ·Health officials issued a warning about a rise in cases of Lyme disease in wooded suburban areas
• ·A local newspaper started a digital newsletter to keep readers updated on breaking news
• ·A charity organization sent medical teams to help fight a cholera outbreak in a developing country
• ·A grocery store added a salad bar and hot food section to compete with other local markets
• ·A study found that regular meditation can lower blood pressure by an average of 5.9 mmHg in adults with hypertension
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·The school district announced it will replace all old textbooks with digital tablets for students
• ·A fast-food chain announced it will reduce sugar in children’s meals by 50%