A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·A sports league changed its overtime rules to reduce the risk of player injuries
• ·A city repaired 20 miles of roads and sidewalks as part of its annual infrastructure improvement plan
• ·A new study revealed that children who read for 30 minutes a day have better language skills than those who don’t
• ·A study showed that teachers who use video lessons have more engaged students
• ·A tech startup was named one of the most innovative companies in the country by a leading business magazine
• ·A bookstore chain announced it would host monthly author readings and book signings
• ·A local bookstore expanded its collection of children’s books
• ·A study showed that spending time with friends can lower stress hormones
• ·The city council voted to build new library branches in underserved neighborhoods
• ·A tech company released a new smartwatch that tracks fitness metrics and monitors heart rate
• ·A famous musician released a charity single with proceeds going to disaster relief efforts
• ·A new TV drama became a social media sensation with millions of viewers tweeting about it
• ·A major car manufacturer announced it will stop producing gasoline-powered cars by 2030, focusing on electric vehicles.
• ·Scientists discovered that a common kitchen spice has properties that fight inflammation
• ·Study finds that learning a second language enhances cognitive function in seniors
• ·A famous singer released a new single that became the most-streamed song globally in 24 hours