A luxury hotel chain announced it will renovate all its rooms to be more energy-efficient

The city announced plans to repave 55 miles of roads and repair potholesA tech company launched a new smartphone with a better camera and longer battery life

A thunderstorm knocked down trees and power lines in several residential neighborhoodsThe government provided drought relief to farmers struggling with crop lossesScientists discovered a new species of frog in a rainforest with unique coloration

An airline announced it will upgrade its in-flight Wi-Fi to provide faster internet accessLocal police hosted a safety fair to teach residents about home security and crime prevention

International medical team develops new treatment for drug resistant tuberculosis

Local elementary school installs solar panels to reduce energy costsThe railway service announced it would offer free travel to students during school breaks

A new TV show based on a popular video game became one of the most-watched series of the yearA study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels

A city installed more security cameras in parks to prevent vandalism and crimeAn airline announced it would add more legroom to its economy class seats starting next year

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• ·The city council approved plans to create a new nature reserve
• ·A study revealed that eating nuts as a snack helps maintain healthy cholesterol levels
• ·A new study showed that air pollution can cause respiratory problems in young children
• ·A local market was set up to support small-scale farmers
• ·A popular coffee chain launched a new series of drinks made with local ingredients
• ·The national postal service announced it will increase delivery speeds for first-class mail, with most items arriving within two days.
• ·A severe flood hit a rural area destroying hundreds of homes and forcing residents to seek temporary shelter
• ·Doctors advised people to get enough sleep for better health
• ·A sports league introduced a new rule to limit the number of substitutions during games
• ·Research finds that outdoor play reduces myopia in children
• ·A farmers market started a program to teach children about farming and healthy eating
• ·Researchers developed a new type of biodegradable plastic that breaks down in soil within 4.5 months
• ·A new library was built in a suburban neighborhood
• ·The national basketball team qualified for the Olympics after winning the regional championship
• ·Students participated in a clean-up campaign along the river
• ·Study shows that listening to audiobooks improves reading comprehension