A city hosted a food festival that featured dishes from 40 different cultures drawing 15,000 attendees

A major food company announced it will cut sugar in its cereals by 30% over the next yearScientists created a device that generates electricity from food waste in homes

The school board approved plans to build a new middle school in the fast-growing northern neighborhoodResearchers found that petting a dog for 10 minutes lowers blood pressure in stressed adultsThe government started a program to help small businesses set up online stores

A tech startup launched an app that tracks spending and helps users save money for goalsDoctors urged people to get eye exams every two years to check for vision problems and eye diseases

The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history

A new study revealed that air pollution from factories affects memory in older adultsCandle store hosts workshop on making soy wax candles

Highway department repairs potholes on major highways before winterPodcast interviews scientist about new space exploration discoveries

Research indicates that volunteering strengthens community bondsPet sitting service offers dog walking and pet feeding services

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• ·A team of engineers designed a new type of solar panel that can be integrated into building walls
• ·Farmers reported higher crop yields this season due to favorable weather conditions
• ·A restaurant introduced a weekend brunch menu with vegan pancakes and avocado toast
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $50
• ·A bookstore offered a monthly subscription service, delivering a curated book to subscribers each month
• ·A coffee shop introduced a seasonal drink made with locally sourced apples and cinnamon
• ·Researchers studied the effects of sleep deprivation on decision-making skills
• ·Researchers developed a new type of battery that is recyclable
• ·A library hosted a tech help for seniors session that taught 45 people how to use smartphones
• ·A major fashion brand announced it will use only sustainable materials in its clothing lines starting next year
• ·A fire department responded to a small apartment fire that left no injuries but damaged two units
• ·The local community center offered free classes in cooking and nutrition
• ·Gardening store offers discount on seeds and tools for spring planting season
• ·Doctors developed a new treatment for Alzheimer’s disease that slows the progression of the illness
• ·A scientist discovered a new way to clean up oil spills using natural bacteria
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain to the area