Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models

The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidentsA social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts

An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decadeA heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residentsA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes

The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortageA museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years

A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand

Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural useThe postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in regional cuisine from their home countryResearchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-wasteA drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens

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• ·Local residents voted in favor of a new tax to fund public school improvements including classrooms and technology
• ·Scientists developed a lightweight material that is stronger than steel for use in cars
• ·A medical study found that taking a 10-minute walk every hour improves posture and reduces back pain
• ·Students won an international award for their science project
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Hospital expands telemedicine services to reach patients in rural communities
• ·A grocery store started selling pre-cut fruit cups for healthy on-the-go snacks
• ·Researchers found that playing puzzle games can improve cognitive function in older adults
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·Researchers announced a battery technology breakthrough with a new design that charges electric vehicles in 15 minutes
• ·The government announced plans to upgrade broadband internet access in rural areas
• ·The national tennis team won a major international competition
• ·A museum hosted a special exhibition on space exploration
• ·Marine biologists work to restore coral reefs damaged by pollution
• ·Physicists study black holes to understand the universe
• ·A city banned the use of fireworks in residential areas to reduce noise pollution and fire risks