A tech company released a new app that helps users manage their finances

The school board voted to extend the school day by 30 minutes to add more extracurricular activitiesA popular social media platform launched a new feature to help users detect fake news

The fire department rescued a family of five from a house fire in the early morning hoursScientists discovered that spending too much time sitting increases the risk of heart diseaseThe city hosted a global summit on renewable energy attended by world leaders

A new study indicated that reading aloud to young children helps develop their listening skillsLocal farmers markets started accepting digital payments to make transactions easier for customers

The government passed a law to protect ancient forests from logging and development

A tech startup created an app that helps users find volunteer opportunities in their communityA university started a new undergraduate program in environmental engineering

A bookstore hosted a book signing event for a local author’s debut novelA city council discussed plans to build a new skate park in a public park

A clothing brand collaborated with a popular social media influencer to design a limited edition lineA hospital started a program to help patients with mobility issues access home healthcare services

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• ·A tech company released a new laptop model that weighs just 1.2kg and has a 18-hour battery life
• ·A airline reduced its carbon emissions by using more fuel efficient planes
• ·The country’s inflation rate dropped to 1.9% in August the lowest in two years
• ·Researchers found that reading fiction can improve empathy and understanding of others
• ·A local theater hosted an independent film festival
• ·A bakery won a prize for its bread at a international food festival
• ·A farm started offering a weekly subscription service for fresh produce boxes
• ·Bus company adds wheelchair accessible vehicles to all routes
• ·A bakery started making custom birthday cakes with 3D-printed sugar decorations
• ·Movie theater offers family matinees with cheap tickets
• ·Online retailer offers free shipping on all orders over $75
• ·The city announced a plan to install more bike lanes to promote eco-friendly transport
• ·A golfer won a major tournament with a hole-in-one on the final hole
• ·A fashion designer collaborated with a sports brand to create a line of athletic wear for runners
• ·Plant store offers tips for keeping indoor plants healthy
• ·A museum hosted a pottery workshop for adults, led by a local ceramic artist