The city’s public transport system launched an app that lets users buy tickets online

The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online coursesA large retail company said it will phase out single-use plastics in all its stores by the end of 2025

Doctors successfully performed a rare organ transplant on a 6-year-old child giving them a new chance at lifeA music award ceremony was held last night with a rising star taking home the top prize for Best New ArtistLocal police seized over $1.5 million worth of illegal drugs during a raid on a suspected drug trafficking ring

A new high-speed train service started reducing travel time between two major cities from 4 hours to 1.5 hoursAn environmental organization reported that the number of endangered sea turtles has increased by 30% over the past decade

A major film studio announced it will release 20 new movies next year including several sequels to popular franchises

The national economy grew by 3.5% in the last quarter exceeding economists’ expectationsA fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton and water-saving processes

A library hosted "digital literacy classes" for adults learning to use email and online bankingA farm started selling honey from its beehives, using the profits to plant more flowers

A fire department conducted a water rescue drill on a local lakeA software company released a game app that was downloaded 300,000 times in its first month

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• ·The city council voted to add more public trash cans and recycling bins in parks
• ·Biologists study migration patterns of birds using tracking devices
• ·Candle company donates part of sales to wildlife conservation
• ·The school district added a financial literacy class to teach students about budgeting and saving
• ·The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hours
• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this year
• ·The school district announced it will provide free laptops to all students in grades 6-12
• ·A major airline added new direct flights to tropical destinations for winter travelers
• ·Local residents protested against the construction of a new factory
• ·A study revealed that dog owners are more likely to meet daily exercise goals
• ·Students participated in a debate competition on environmental issues
• ·Animal shelter holds adoption event that finds homes for 100 pets
• ·The central bank announced it would keep interest rates unchanged to support small business growth
• ·Teachers called for more funding to improve classroom resources
• ·Research finds that gardening reduces stress in working adults
• ·A city council approved plans to build a new water treatment plant