The country’s export of agricultural products increased by 12 percent this quarter

A local newspaper printed a special edition for the city’s anniversaryA bakery made custom cakes for weddings and birthdays

A construction company used 3D printing to build parts of a new houseA smartphone company announced a partnership with a wireless carrierA farmers market added a section for local honey

A hospital opened a new rehabilitation centerA national park started offering guided tours

A fashion brand launched a line of activewear for women

A city installed public Wi-Fi in parksAn environmental group reported endangered sea turtle numbers increased by 25% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 15 new movies next year including franchise sequelsThe national economy grew by 3.2% last quarter exceeding economists’ expectations

A local library opened a new digital section offering free e-books audiobooks and online databasesEngineers developed a new solar panel 50% more efficient than current models

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• ·Engineers developed a new type of concrete that absorbs carbon dioxide from the air
• ·A professional baseball player signed a seven-year contract worth $220 million with a new team
• ·Scientists have discovered a new species of deep-sea shrimp that can survive in extremely high-temperature vents
• ·A local café partnered with a nearby school to provide free coffee to teachers during the week
• ·A farm used organic farming methods to grow its crops
• ·Weather forecasters predicted heavy snowfall for northern regions next week
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became a top hit within days of its release
• ·A major bank announced it will offer low-interest loans to small businesses owned by women and minorities
• ·Hardware store offers DIY home repair workshops for beginners
• ·Researchers studied the effects of social media on self-esteem in teenage girls
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones
• ·Heavy rains caused mudslides in mountainous areas blocking roads and isolating small communities
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area, destroying dozens of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter.
• ·Doctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus
• ·A new TV show became the most-watched program on its network within its first two weeks
• ·A bakery introduced a new flavor of ice cream for the summer season