The foreign ministry confirmed that it had recalled its ambassador for consultations over a territorial dispute

A shortage of healthcare workers in rural areas led to longer wait times for medical appointmentsA city implemented a program to reduce homelessness by providing permanent supportive housing

A study revealed that 70% of people feel lonely at least once a week highlighting a growing social issueA group of activists campaigned for better access to healthcare for people with disabilitiesA school introduced a program to teach students about financial literacy to prepare them for adulthood

A famous museum opened a new exhibition featuring 100 ancient artifacts from around the worldA popular music festival attracted 50,000 attendees with performances from top international artists

A new movie broke box office records earning $100 million in its first weekend of release

A city hosted a literary festival with readings and workshops from award-winning authorsA small business owner expanded their online store to ship products internationally

A city launched a recycling program that rewards residents with discounts at local storesA scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease

A pet store started offering "pet training classes" for dogs and catsA restaurant started offering "chef’s table" experiences where customers dine in the kitchen

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