Scientists developed a new battery that is more durable and environmentally friendly

A famous actor announced they will star in a biographical film about a civil rights iconA study revealed that excessive screen time can reduce attention spans in children by 25%

The government launched a program to provide free internet access to low-income householdsMudslides in mountainous areas blocked three major highways stranding thousands of motoristsA startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and sends alerts to users’ phones

Local restaurants reported a 38% increase in customers during the summer tourist seasonThe World Bank approved a $1.2 billion loan to help a developing country build clean water systems

A tennis player won their 24th Grand Slam title breaking a decades-old record

A new art museum opened in the city center featuring works by contemporary artists from around the worldThe military sent troops to assist in disaster relief after a hurricane hit the east coast

A snowstorm in the northern states canceled over 600 flights and closed government officesA tech company announced it will open a new headquarters creating 2500 new jobs

Local authorities launched a recycling program for electronic waste like old phones and laptopsThe Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying income inequality

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• ·Plant nursery sells pollinator friendly plants to support bees and butterflies
• ·A local bakery won first place at a national baking competition for its blueberry pie
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• ·Research indicates that practicing gratitude journaling improves mental health
• ·The national tennis tournament attracted top players from 30 different countries
• ·Researchers calculated that taking public transit instead of driving saves 200 gallons of gas per year
• ·A city banned parking in certain areas to make room for bike lanes
• ·A global tech giant revealed plans to invest $2 billion in renewable energy projects to cut its carbon footprint by 40% by 2030
• ·Plant nursery offers wide variety of native plants for home gardens
• ·A city council voted to approve a new ordinance that bans single-use plastic bags in retail stores
• ·A major hotel chain announced plans to open 35 new hotels in Asia over the next three years
• ·A school district updated its technology policy to allow students to use their own devices in class
• ·Biologists discover new method to protect bees from harmful pesticides
• ·The stock market closed at a record high after a week of strong gains
• ·A global organization warned about a shortage of medical supplies in developing countries calling for more donations
• ·A new coffee shop chain expanded to other countries in the region