The transportation ministry added more pedestrian crosswalks in busy downtown areas

A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to help them learn digital skillsA discount store announced it will open 30 new locations in small towns across the country

Researchers found that lack of sleep can increase the risk of developing high blood pressureThe prime minister attended an international conference on climate change and carbon reductionA fire at a shopping mall caused damage to several stores but no injuries were reported

A streaming service added a collection of classic TV shows to its libraryPolice used facial recognition technology to identify and arrest a fugitive wanted for theft

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with high winds and lightning

College students won a national competition for their invention that purifies water using solar powerStudy reveals that eating breakfast improves academic performance in high school students

Pet groomer specializes in grooming anxious pets with calm handling techniquesFirefighters use thermal imaging cameras to locate missing hiker in forest

Travel magazine lists top eco friendly resorts for sustainable vacationsResearch finds that playing board games improves social skills in autistic children

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• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 95%
• ·A tech startup raised $200 million in a new funding round, valuing the company at over $1 billion.
• ·A local bakery started delivering fresh pastries to hotels and cafes in the downtown area
• ·Research shows that meditation practice lowers blood pressure in hypertensive patients
• ·A tornado touched down in a rural community yesterday, destroying 12 homes and injuring three people; emergency services are providing aid.
• ·A charity launched a program to teach seniors how to video chat with family members
• ·The World Bank provided funding to improve sanitation systems in rural villages
• ·A tech startup launched a smart thermostat that learns user habits and reduces energy costs by up to 25%
• ·Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better health
• ·The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activities
• ·A hospital purchased new medical equipment to improve patient care
• ·A school district bought new tablets for all students to support remote learning when needed
• ·Pet store offers grooming services for dogs and cats with sensitive skin
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A leading streaming service released a docuseries about endangered species conservation