The Nobel Prize in Economics was awarded to researchers studying poverty alleviation

A new study revealed that adequate sleep improves students' academic performanceThe city implemented a new parking system to make parking easier

A major food company planned to reduce the amount of sugar in its productsScientists discovered a new way to generate electricity from wasteThe school board approved the construction of a new elementary school

Researchers found that interacting with pets can lower blood pressureThe government started a program to help small businesses use digital technology

A tech startup launched an app to help people manage their personal finances

Doctors urged people to get regular eye exams to detect vision problems earlyThe country’s GDP grew by 1.5 percent in the last quarter driven by service industries

A historical society opened a museum exhibit featuring vintage photographs of the cityResearchers found that playing musical instruments improves memory in older adults

A music festival announced it will use 100 percent renewable energy for next year’s eventThe city council voted to add more bike lanes to reduce traffic congestion

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• ·Biologists use drone technology to count seal populations in Arctic waters
• ·A new study showed that meditating before work improves focus and productivity
• ·The local museum hosted a lecture series with historians talking about the city’s history
• ·Cycling event draws 2,000 participants for charity ride across state
• ·Local schools hosted career fairs to connect students with potential employers
• ·Study reveals that eating breakfast reduces obesity risk in teens
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users find and book affordable local accommodations
• ·The federal bank announced measures to stabilize the stock market
• ·A new report showed that the number of people working from home has increased by 40% since the start of the decade.
• ·Students organized a cultural festival to celebrate diversity
• ·A small café started using compostable cups and utensils to reduce waste
• ·The police department added more officers to patrol shopping centers during the holiday rush
• ·The city banned single-use plastic utensils in all restaurants and food service establishments
• ·A tech startup launched an app that helps users organize their daily tasks and appointments
• ·A fire department provided free smoke detector batteries to senior citizens in the community