A local newspaper won a state journalism award for its investigative report on government waste

A bakery introduced a line of low-sugar pastries to cater to customers with dietary restrictionsA coffee shop started offering "coffee tasting flights" where customers can sample three different types of coffee

A university opened a new science lab equipped with state-of-the-art technology for student researchA taxi company launched a mobile app that allows customers to split fares with friendsA fashion designer used natural dyes made from flowers and plants to color fabrics for a new collection

A library started offering "tech help sessions" where volunteers assist residents with using smartphones and computersA farm began selling grass-fed beef and free-range eggs to local restaurants and grocery stores

A fire department hosted a "smoke alarm installation day" where they installed free smoke alarms in low-income homes

A software company released a new video conferencing tool that supports up to 1,000 participantsResearchers found that drinking plenty of water throughout the day can improve focus and productivity

A new electric vehicle model was released with a driving range of over 400 miles on a single chargePolice seized a large quantity of illegal drugs during a raid on a warehouse in the industrial district

A popular food festival returned after a two-year hiatus drawing over 50000 visitors on its first dayThe national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship

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• ·A taxi company added a wheelchair-accessible filter to its app
• ·A study found that drinking plenty of water improves concentration and productivity in office workers
• ·A snowstorm in the northeast canceled over 900 flights and closed public transit
• ·A scientist developed a new type of vaccine that provides long-lasting protection against a common virus
• ·A popular sandwich chain announced it will switch to 100% compostable packaging by next year
• ·A study found that getting enough exercise improves memory and cognitive function in older adults
• ·Researchers found that spending time in forests can improve respiratory health and reduce allergies
• ·The city council approved plans to renovate an old historic building downtown
• ·A startup developed a new device that monitors air quality and alerts users to pollution spikes
• ·A new survey found that 84% of employees value work-life balance more than a high salary
• ·Researchers found that chronic stress can increase the risk of developing type 2 diabetes
• ·A fire department received a donation of new equipment from a local business
• ·A museum displayed a rare collection of ancient coins from the Roman Empire
• ·The stock market received a boost from positive news about global trade
• ·Research indicates that meditation reduces symptoms of anxiety
• ·Environmental groups organized a clean-up event along a major river collecting 5 tons of waste