Scientists developed a new type of battery that charges twice as fast as current models

The police department launched a new app for residents to report non-emergency incidentsA social media platform introduced a feature to let users hide posts from certain accounts

An oil company announced it would cut its carbon emissions by 30% over the next decadeA heatwave forced local officials to open cooling centers for elderly and vulnerable residentsA study found that children who play musical instruments perform better in math and science classes

The government increased funding for public housing projects to address the housing shortageA museum displayed a rare historical artifact that had been missing for over 50 years

A local bakery introduced a new line of gluten-free pastries in response to customer demand

Engineers completed construction on a new dam to provide more water for agricultural useThe postal service announced it would extend delivery hours to handle the increase in online orders

A celebrity chef opened a new restaurant specializing in regional cuisine from their home countryResearchers calculated that using energy-efficient light bulbs can save households $50 a year on electricity bills

A city started a new program to collect and recycle old electronics to reduce e-wasteA drought in the western states led to restrictions on water use for lawns and gardens

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• ·A scientist published a research paper about a new way to treat Alzheimer’s disease in a top medical journal
• ·A university awarded honorary degrees to two leaders in environmental science
• ·A retailer announced it would offer free shipping on all online orders over $40 during its summer sale
• ·A new light rail system opened connecting the suburbs to downtown in 25 minutes
• ·A tech startup raised $130 million to develop artificial intelligence tools for the healthcare industry
• ·A city started a composting program for restaurants to turn food waste into fertilizer
• ·Local police partnered with community groups to prevent gang violence
• ·A gym started a fitness program for people with disabilities
• ·A pet store started offering supplies for exotic pets like reptiles and birds
• ·A taxi company started offering group rates for parties of four or more
• ·A study showed that air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths worldwide each year
• ·Local residents protested against a proposed construction project that they say will destroy a protected forest
• ·A charity raised funds to provide college scholarships for students from low-income families
• ·A team of historians published a new book about the country’s role in a major world event
• ·Scientists test new drug that may slow progression of Parkinson’s disease
• ·The public transit system offered discounted fares for commuters who carpool to stations