The city council voted to fund a new public art project in the main square

A tech company released a new smart home device that controls lighting and temperatureScientists developed a new way to grow tomatoes in space for long-duration missions

The school district installed new security cameras in all schools to improve safetyResearchers found that reading mystery novels improves problem-solving skillsThe government launched a campaign to encourage people to eat more plant-based meals

A popular fashion brand announced it will take back old clothes to reuse or recycleDoctors developed a new vaccine to protect children from a common childhood virus

The community center hosted a job fair for people with disabilities

A new study showed that students who get enough sleep have better attention spans in classThe city installed a new parking meter system that accepts credit cards and mobile payments

A major food company announced it will remove artificial colors from all its productsScientists created a new device that generates electricity from body heat

The school board approved plans to build a new high school in the growing southern neighborhoodResearchers found that cuddling with pets reduces stress hormones in the body

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• ·The country’s export of technology products increased by 18 percent this quarter
• ·The United Nations released a report on the effects of climate change on coastal communities
• ·A popular TV show was renewed for a sixth season following high ratings and positive reviews from critics
• ·A university research team found that daily stretching can reduce back pain by 25% in office workers
• ·A research study showed that regular meditation can reduce stress levels
• ·Researchers calculated that using public transportation instead of cars can reduce traffic congestion by 30%
• ·A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’t
• ·Theater shows classic movie with introduction by film historian
• ·A fashion store started offering custom fitting services to ensure clothes fit customers perfectly
• ·A tech startup developed a new app that helps users track and reduce their household energy use
• ·A historic theater was restored to its original 1920s design after a year-long project
• ·Hot weather led to an increase in visits to public pools and beaches across the region
• ·A severe hurricane made landfall on the southeastern coast bringing strong winds and heavy rain
• ·Plant store offers indoor gardening workshops for apartment residents
• ·A school district started a after-school program that offers tutoring and extracurricular activities
• ·Scientists test new vaccine for preventing childhood pneumonia