Engineers completed a new tunnel under a river that reduces commute time by 30 minutes

A major airline announced it will partner with a renewable energy company to power its flights with biofuelA famous author was awarded a prestigious literary prize for their contributions to contemporary literature

Local police launched a new initiative to reduce drunk driving setting up checkpoints across the city on weekendsEngineers built a prototype of a flying car which successfully completed its first test flightA new survey found that 82% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary

A major hotel chain announced it will implement a zero-waste policy in all its hotels reducing landfill waste by 92%A study found that spending time with pets lowers stress hormones and improves mood in adults

A local animal shelter organized an adoption event finding homes for over 70 dogs and cats

A tech startup released a new software tool that helps businesses manage remote teams more efficientlyResearchers developed a vaccine to protect cattle from a disease that has been killing herds

The city council approved plans to build a new public library in the eastern part of townScientists found that listening to classical music while studying helps improve test scores

Local restaurants started offering meal kits for customers to cook their favorite dishes at homeThe national weather service issued an extreme heat advisory for the southern states this week

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• ·The government announced a ban on single-use plastic straws and utensils starting next year
• ·A musician released a new album that received positive reviews from critics
• ·A government agency launched a campaign to prevent cyberbullying
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of walnuts may lower the risk of heart disease by 24%
• ·Dance troupe performs original choreography inspired by climate change activism
• ·Police arrested five suspects in connection with a series of thefts at a shopping mall
• ·Scientists developed a new test that can detect early signs of Alzheimer’s disease
• ·Bakery wins regional award for best apple pie made with heritage fruit varieties
• ·Researchers discovered that plants grow better when exposed to certain types of light
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to detect illegal substances
• ·Hardware store sells compost bins and gardening supplies for home gardeners
• ·A community center offered free computer classes for seniors to improve digital skills
• ·A city installed more public trash cans to reduce litter on sidewalks
• ·The space agency announced plans to study the surface of Mars for signs of past life
• ·A local school district announced it will introduce coding classes for elementary school students starting next semester
• ·A tech company collaborated with a car maker to develop self driving software for cars