The postal service announced it would deliver packages on Sundays during the holiday season

Farmers used artificial intelligence to predict crop diseases before they spreadA study found that swimming for 30 minutes three times a week can improve heart health

The space agency successfully launched a satellite to monitor ocean currentsA coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cupsThe city council approved a project to build a new public pool in the southern neighborhood

Archaeologists discovered ancient tools made from bone in a cave systemCar companies announced a partnership to develop self-driving shuttle services for cities

A drought in the southwest led to the cancellation of outdoor water use for landscaping

The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to researchers studying agingA study found that regular yoga practice improves flexibility and reduces back pain in office workers

The government announced a new grant program to support artists and cultural organizations affected by the pandemicA new mobile app was launched that helps users find and book eco-friendly hotels and travel experiences

A severe thunderstorm hit the city causing damage to trees and power lines and delaying airport flightsResearchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within four months

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• ·A community center organized a sports day for kids featuring games, races, and crafts
• ·A school started a string orchestra program, providing free instruments to students who can’t afford them
• ·A national soccer team won the regional championship after defeating the defending champions 2-1 in the final
• ·A software company partnered with a school district to offer free coding classes for high schoolers
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with 3D-printed sugar flowers
• ·The stock market reached a new all-time high on Friday driven by strong earnings from tech and healthcare firms
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a charity to create a clothing line that raises money for orphans
• ·A new mobile game was released quickly becoming the most downloaded app in over 55 countries
• ·City officials approved a $400 million project to upgrade public transport including new subway stations and bus routes
• ·Scientists discovered a new source of renewable energy in the desert
• ·Local authorities announced a ban on single-use plastic bags in all retail stores starting next month
• ·A new shopping mall opened to the public with many famous brand stores
• ·A severe storm hit the eastern coast causing widespread power outages and forcing coastal residents to evacuate
• ·The government passed a law to protect endangered species habitats from development
• ·The federal bank announced it will provide financial support to small banks in urban areas