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 university awarded scholarships to 30 first-generation college students
• ·Scientists develop rapid test for detecting foodborne illnesses in 30 minutes
• ·A school district purchased new laptops for all high school students
• ·A museum displayed a collection of vintage toys from the 1950s and 1960s
• ·Study reveals that using reusable bags reduces plastic waste by 80 percent
• ·The city’s public transport system added more wheelchair-accessible trains to all major routes
• ·A museum hosted a workshop on how to paint like a famous artist
• ·The government announced tax credits for homeowners who install energy-efficient windows
• ·The government launched a new program to promote digital literacy among elderly citizens offering free online courses
• ·Scientists at a top university discovered a potential new treatment for a rare genetic disease using advanced gene-editing tools
• ·A major smartphone brand announced a new model with a built-in solar charging feature
• ·A fashion store donated unsold clothing to a nonprofit that helps homeless individuals find jobs
• ·Camera store offers workshop on photography skills for beginners
• ·Weather conditions forced the cancellation of a horse race due to muddy track conditions
• ·A new coffee shop opened downtown offering specialty drinks made with locally sourced beans
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine for a disease that affects livestock