Coast guard rescues five sailors from sinking boat during severe storm

A survey found that 70% of consumers plan to shop online during the upcoming holiday seasonA best-selling author released a new mystery novel that quickly topped international book lists

The transportation agency added 12 new bus routes to connect suburban areas to the city centerArchaeologists uncovered ancient tools and pottery fragments dating back 6000 years in a caveA major airline announced it would add three new international routes to popular vacation destinations

Health officials issued a warning about a recent outbreak of food poisoning linked to contaminated lettuceA city council voted to ban single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next year

A study showed that practicing meditation for 15 minutes daily reduces anxiety levels by 22%

A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed track on music platforms within 48 hoursA popular musician performed a free concert in a public square to celebrate the city’s anniversary

A hospital used a new surgical technique to treat a patient with a rare heart conditionA community center offered free computer classes to help seniors learn basic digital skills

A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during gamesA thunderstorm caused power outages for over 10000 households in the suburbs

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• ·A local bakery expanded its business to three new locations after seeing a 30% increase in sales last year
• ·A hospital started a support group for families of patients with chronic illnesses
• ·The national rugby team announced a new captain for the upcoming season
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve healthcare facilities in rural areas
• ·Chemists develop biodegradable packaging that breaks down in soil within six months
• ·A library added books in 10 different languages to support immigrant families
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·A local school district announced it will provide free meals to all students next year regardless of family income
• ·Scientists identified a new protein that helps the body fight off infections
• ·A hospital used telemedicine to provide medical consultations to patients in remote areas
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·A bookstore hosted a book fair with local authors
• ·A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first day
• ·A farm started a petting zoo to attract families and teach children about farm animals
• ·Researchers calculated that switching to LED lights can save households $100 a year on energy bills
• ·A coffee shop started using coffee grounds to make fertilizer for community gardens