The city council voted to reduce taxes for small businesses

A streaming service added a collection of classic movies from the 1950s and 1960sPolice used facial recognition technology to identify a suspect in a decades-old cold case

The weather service warned of dangerous thunderstorms with hail and high windsCollege students won a national science competition with their invention that purifies waterA bank introduced a new checking account with no monthly fees and cashback rewards

Medical researchers developed a new vaccine that protects against multiple flu strainsThe transit system announced plans to replace old trains with faster more efficient models

A famous actress announced she will produce a documentary about women’s rights

A study revealed that social media use can reduce face-to-face communication skills in teensThe Nobel Prize in Literature was awarded to a novelist from a small European country

A fast-food chain added vegan chicken nuggets and burgers to its permanent menuResearchers found that students who take notes by hand retain information better than those who type

The mayor announced a plan to build 8500 affordable housing units over the next four yearsA luxury hotel chain replaced all single-use plastic items in its rooms with eco-friendly alternatives

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• ·A tech company said it will launch a new smart home device controlling appliances via voice
• ·Study finds that essential oils like peppermint boost energy levels
• ·A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the year
• ·A university opened a new career center to help students find internships
• ·Local firefighters responded to a chemical spill at a factory evacuating nearby residents as a precaution
• ·Research shows that tai chi improves balance in seniors and reduces fall risk
• ·Power company offers rebates to customers who install solar panels
• ·Wildlife rescue group transports injured owl to rehabilitation center
• ·An electronics company recalled a batch of wireless earbuds due to a potential overheating issue
• ·A university conducted a survey that found 80% of students are satisfied with their education
• ·The city council voted to expand the public library system with new branches
• ·Local schools added coding classes to their curriculum to prepare students for tech industry jobs
• ·A hospital opened a new emergency department to handle increased patient numbers
• ·A famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature
• ·A bakery started making custom wedding cakes with 3D-printed sugar flowers
• ·Local schools started teaching coding classes to elementary school students