A taxi company updated its app to allow customers to schedule rides up to 7 days in advance

The city council voted to increase funding for public art installationsA major car manufacturer revealed its first fully electric SUV model

Local police launched a campaign to prevent distracted drivingScientists observed a rare astronomical event involving two passing cometsA charity organization started a program to provide free meals to elderly residents

The national opera company announced its upcoming season featuring classic productionsA new study showed that remote work improves employee productivity for some industries

Engineers tested a new type of battery that lasts twice as long as current models

Local businesses partnered to host a street festival celebrating local cultureA government agency launched a water conservation campaign, encouraging residents to reduce usage

A tech company announced plans to expand its operations to three new countries next yearA local theater produced a musical that received positive reviews from local critics

A school district hired 50 new teachers to reduce class sizes in elementary schoolsA coffee shop introduced a new line of specialty teas, including herbal and loose-leaf varieties

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• ·A scientist developed a new method to test water purity using a portable device
• ·The government provided grants to farmers who adopt organic farming practices
• ·The national volleyball team participated in an international competition
• ·A city added more public benches in downtown areas for pedestrians
• ·Research finds that playing guitar improves fine motor skills in kids
• ·Scientists developed a process to turn agricultural waste into biodegradable packaging
• ·The national unemployment rate fell to 3.5% the lowest level in five years due to growth in the service sector
• ·Researchers found a link between regular meditation and improved focus
• ·A school district decided to add coding classes to the curriculum for students in grades 6 through 12
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·Researchers developed a new vaccine that is effective against multiple strains of a common virus
• ·A major airline announced it would be increasing flight frequencies to popular tourist destinations during the summer season.
• ·A cyclist won the national championship race by a margin of 2 minutes
• ·Candle store hosts workshop on making beeswax candles at home
• ·Education ministers from across the region agreed to adopt a unified curriculum for primary and secondary schools
• ·A team of scientists completed a study on ocean pollution