Library expands digital collection with 10000 new e books

The transportation department began repaving a 15-mile stretch of highway to improve safetyA fashion brand released a clothing line made from recycled plastic bottles collected from oceans

A hospital opened a new neonatal intensive care unit with state-of-the-art medical equipmentResearchers discovered a new species of frog in the rainforests of Costa RicaThe government offered grants to small businesses that adopt renewable energy solutions

A streaming service added a library of classic Hollywood films from the 1940s and 1950sFirefighters rescued a family’s pet cat from a burning house in the middle of the night

A study found that owning a dog can increase physical activity and reduce loneliness in seniors

The central bank announced it would inject $7 billion into the economy to boost job creationA thunderstorm with strong winds knocked down trees and damaged power lines in the city

A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retentionThe government announced plans to build a new airport terminal to handle more passengers

An electronics company recalled a model of tablets due to a potential battery issueStudents organized a charity drive to collect school supplies for children in low-income areas

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• ·A sports team signed a new player from another country
• ·Fashion show raises money for women’s shelter with designs by local designers
• ·A research study revealed that reading printed books improves comprehension better than e books for some people
• ·A school started a recycling program that reduces its waste by 30% each month
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry night where local poets read their work to an audience
• ·The government passed a law to ban the sale of flavored e-cigarettes to minors
• ·A city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food trucks
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastline
• ·Physicists study black holes to learn about the origins of the universe
• ·A community group organized a fundraiser that collected $6000 to buy new books for a local library
• ·Bookstore hosts storytime for kids with local children’s author
• ·A community organized a senior tea party that brought together 70 elderly residents
• ·A multinational company said it will relocate its headquarters to a smaller city to cut costs and support local economies
• ·A study found that regular yoga practice can improve flexibility and reduce back pain in office workers
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students studying healthcare