The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing

Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehiclesThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energyA drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes

A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterThe country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year

A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movieThe city council approved a new housing development project

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• ·A taxi company started offering late-night safe rides for students and workers
• ·The weather service warned of extreme cold temperatures for northern states
• ·Study links lack of green spaces to increased stress levels in urban areas
• ·A survey found that 60% of businesses plan to increase their tech spending next year to improve efficiency
• ·The government announced a new plan to reduce student loan debt for recent graduates
• ·A local artist painted a mural of famous historical figures on a school wall
• ·Farmers reported higher demand for heirloom vegetables at local farmers’ markets
• ·A small business owner started a podcast about entrepreneurship, gaining 8,000 monthly listeners
• ·A hospital opened a new rehabilitation center for patients recovering from strokes
• ·A team of engineers upgraded the city’s water system
• ·The local museum added new interactive exhibits to attract more visitors
• ·The city hosted an international marathon with runners from over 30 countries
• ·A research study showed that eating nuts regularly may reduce the risk of heart disease
• ·A city implemented a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-waste
• ·A tech company donated $500,000 to support coding programs in elementary schools
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote recycling among businesses and schools