Researchers developed a new battery that is smaller lighter and more powerful than current ones

A flood in a river valley damaged 50 homes and a local elementary schoolA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing countryA tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the final

A museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in AthensResearchers found that lack of exercise can lead to muscle loss in adults over 50

The city banned single-use plastic straws in all restaurants and cafes

An oil company announced it will invest in carbon capture technology at its refineriesA car manufacturer unveiled a new hybrid SUV that gets 60 miles per gallon on the highway

Police arrested four suspects in connection with a series of burglaries in a wealthy neighborhoodA popular music festival announced it would add a second weekend due to high ticket demand

The national soccer team tied their final group match securing a spot in the knockout roundA pharmaceutical company received approval to sell a new drug for treating childhood asthma

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• ·A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoods
• ·A sports team won a regional tournament to qualify for the national championship
• ·A school district started a mentorship program for new teachers
• ·The city installed a new traffic light system to reduce congestion during rush hour
• ·Public library starts new program to teach seniors how to use smartphones
• ·Local schools added lessons about climate change to their science curriculum
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their middle school curriculum starting this semester
• ·The national hockey league started its new season with a special opening ceremony
• ·Study shows that drinking enough water reduces headaches
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly storytime events for young children
• ·A tech company partnered with a hospital to develop AI software that helps diagnose skin conditions
• ·Study finds that reading to young children helps develop language skills
• ·Health officials issued a public alert about a surge in seasonal flu cases urging elderly and young children to get vaccinated
• ·A photographer captured photos of a local parade that were featured on the
• ·Study reveals that family meals lead to healthier eating habits in kids