The city started a program to help homeless people find jobs and housing

Scientists developed a new battery technology that doubles the lifespan of electric vehiclesThe police department launched a neighborhood watch program to reduce petty crime

A social media platform added a tool that lets users schedule posts for later publicationAn energy company announced it would close two coal-fired power plants and switch to wind energyA drought in the west led to restrictions on water use for agricultural and residential purposes

A study found that children who play outside daily have better eyesight than those who don’tThe government increased funding for after-school programs to support working parents

A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire

A local bakery started selling sourdough bread made with a 100-year-old starterThe country’s exports increased by 15 percent in the last year

A historical monument was damaged in a storm and needs repairsDoctors advised people to get vaccinated ahead of flu season

A film studio announced plans to make a sequel to a popular movieThe city council approved a new housing development project

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• ·A restaurant app added dietary restriction filters
• ·A popular streaming service added a new category for foreign-language films
• ·A university’s basketball team made it to the national tournament for the first time
• ·Doctors discovered a new blood test that can detect multiple types of cancer early
• ·A taxi company added a lost and found feature to its app to help riders recover lost items
• ·Police department launches campaign to reduce speeding in school zones
• ·A photographer won a national award for a series of photos highlighting the impact of climate change on small towns
• ·Researchers found that taking short walks every hour can reduce back pain by 32% in office workers
• ·A grocery store added a zero-waste aisle with bulk grains, nuts, and spices in reusable containers
• ·Local businesses are struggling to recover from the impact of a recent lockdown imposed to control the spread of a virus.
• ·A construction project to renovate a old library began
• ·A major clothing brand announced plans to offer more sizes to be more inclusive
• ·A traditional cultural festival was held to celebrate the harvest season drawing crowds from across the region
• ·A tech company developed a new app that helps users track and reduce food waste
• ·A photographer hosted a family photo day that offered affordable sessions for 50 families
• ·The government announced a tax cut for middle-income families to boost consumer spending