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

Engineers completed a new water treatment plant that removes microplastics from drinking waterThe postal service announced it would expand its package delivery service to more rural areas

A celebrity chef appeared on a cooking show to demonstrate how to make a holiday feastResearchers found that using natural skincare products reduces the risk of skin irritation and allergiesA city organized a cultural parade to celebrate its diversity with floats representing different ethnic groups

The government announced a $480 million initiative to upgrade rural internet infrastructureScientists at a leading university discovered a new compound that may inhibit the growth of cancer cells

A major airline revealed plans to add 22 new domestic routes by the end of the year

Local police reported a 19% drop in theft cases following the launch of a neighborhood watch programA startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands

Local restaurants started offering family-style meals for takeout to support large householdsThe World Bank provided funding to build new schools in rural areas of a developing country

A tennis player won a tournament after coming back from two sets down in the finalA museum hosted an exhibit of ancient Greek artifacts on loan from a museum in Athens

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• ·Online sales accounted for 35% of total retail transactions in the third quarter up from 28% last year
• ·The country’s trade deficit decreased by 8 percent this year
• ·The city council announced plans to improve public parks
• ·A startup launched an app that helps users find local farmers markets and farm stands
• ·The WHO released new recommendations for healthy eating to prevent chronic diseases
• ·A fashion store started selling sustainable denim made from recycled cotton
• ·A bookstore hosted a poetry slam where local poets competed for a cash prize
• ·A study found that getting enough vitamin D can reduce the risk of respiratory infections by 32%
• ·A celebrity chef opened a cooking school to teach people how to prepare healthy meals
• ·A local café introduced a new matcha latte with homemade honey that quickly became a customer favorite
• ·The government introduced new laws to protect workers from unfair labor practices
• ·A college sports team won a regional tournament, qualifying for the national championship for the first time
• ·Chocolate shop creates artisanal chocolates with local ingredients
• ·Researchers found that regular consumption of nuts lowers cholesterol levels
• ·University researchers develop new method to convert agricultural waste into biofuel
• ·The government launched a campaign to promote environmental protection