The national basketball team won a key game to advance in the tournament

Local schools reported a 90% graduation rate the highest in four yearsEngineers developed a new battery technology that extends electric vehicle range by 50%

The government released a report showing improved air quality in urban areasA supermarket chain started selling organic produce sourced from local farmsA study found that reading fiction can enhance empathy and emotional intelligence

The military announced joint training exercises with allied forces next monthA snowstorm hit the northeastern states closing schools and airports

A tech firm announced permanent work-from-home options for all employees

Local authorities opened a new shelter for homeless families with 150 bedsA renowned music festival revealed its lineup including Grammy-winning artists and indie bands

Teachers are learning to use virtual reality tools to make history lessons more engagingThe stock market saw a small decline after reports of slower economic growth in the quarter

Archaeologists found ancient pottery shards dating back 3000 years in a rural excavation siteA new café opened in the neighborhood serving organic coffee and homemade pastries

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• ·A charity started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing
• ·Scientists identified a new species of orchid in the Amazon rainforest with unique purple blooms
• ·Art museum acquires rare collection of 1970s street art from international artists
• ·Scientists at a leading university have discovered a potential treatment for a rare genetic disorder using gene-editing technology.
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the city’s official website
• ·The city implemented a program to recycle electronic waste
• ·A sports team won a regional championship and will compete in the national tournament
• ·A tech startup created a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollutants
• ·A high school hosted its first international cultural festival, featuring food and performances from 15 countries
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app
• ·Scientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart disease
• ·A library added new audio books and e-books to its collection for users to borrow online
• ·The school district announced a new program to teach students about financial literacy
• ·A startup company launched an app that helps users track and reduce their carbon footprint
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on orders over $50
• ·The national basketball team won a key playoff game to advance to the semifinals