A local artist painted a mural of local wildlife on the side of a community center

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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• ·Engineers developed a new type of solar panel that is more efficient than previous models
• ·A coffee chain announced it will offer free refills for customers with reusable cups
• ·A new design museum opened with exhibits on modern architecture
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·A musician released a folk album inspired by local history that topped regional music charts
• ·Researchers developed a rapid test that can detect a common bacterial infection in 15 minutes
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old factory into a community art space
• ·Yoga studio offers prenatal yoga classes for expectant mothers
• ·Sheriff’s department uses K9 units to search for missing persons
• ·Scientists created a new type of battery that can charge electric cars in under 30 minutes
• ·A large-scale wildfire in the western region was contained after five days of efforts by hundreds of firefighters.
• ·Local schools will introduce coding classes for elementary students starting next semester
• ·The railway service announced discounted fares for students
• ·The military provided assistance to local authorities during a major flood rescue effort
• ·City officials approved funding for a new public transit line connecting suburban areas
• ·Archaeologists uncovered ancient pottery and tools in a dig site in the northern desert