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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• ·The local government invested in improving public parks and green spaces
• ·Hardware store offers classes on basic home repairs
• ·A medical study found that getting seven to eight hours of sleep improves memory retention
• ·The government launched a program to train unemployed youth for jobs in the renewable energy sector
• ·A small plane made an emergency landing on a highway with no injuries reported
• ·A taxi company added 50 electric vehicles to its fleet to reduce carbon emissions
• ·A gym added a new weight training section with state-of-the-art equipment
• ·A study revealed that social media use before bed can delay sleep by an average of 90 minutes
• ·City officials revealed plans to build a new park in the downtown area with walking trails and a community garden
• ·Coast guard conducts hurricane preparedness drills along coastal areas
• ·Local farmers protested against low crop prices demanding government support to cover production costs
• ·Scientists developed a way to recycle old batteries into new energy storage devices
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 800 flights and closed public transit
• ·A farm used drones to monitor crop health and reduce pesticide use
• ·A university offered online courses for working adults
• ·The government approved a new infrastructure plan to repair aging roads and bridges across the state