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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• ·The central bank announced it would ease monetary policy to support lending to small and medium-sized enterprises
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will open 30 new hotels in Asia over the next three years.
• ·The city council banned the use of plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes
• ·A golfer won a tournament after sinking a 50-foot putt on the final hole
• ·Engineers completed a new bridge connecting two cities that had been separated by a river
• ·A research team found a way to reduce the cost of renewable energy production
• ·A government program helped homeowners make their homes more energy efficient
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to teach teens about online safety and cyberbullying prevention
• ·A study published in a top medical journal found daily exercise can boost mental health by reducing anxiety and depression symptoms
• ·The local government banned single - use plastics in public places
• ·A local artist created a series of paintings inspired by the city’s history
• ·Weather experts reported that this year’s spring has been the wettest in 50 years
• ·Cycling event draws over 1000 participants for 50 mile ride to support charity
• ·Scientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration
• ·A airline added new routes to small cities in the Midwest and Southeast
• ·A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 550 flights and closed government offices